Cost of living in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 36% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,261 Franc (AU$25) | AU$17 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,209 Franc (AU$20) | AU$9 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,853 Franc (AU$7) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,126 Franc (AU$5.10) | AU$1.50 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,314 Franc (AU$5.55) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,458 Franc (AU$8) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (AU$48) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,550 Franc (AU$3.72) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,375 Franc (AU$5.69) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 891 Franc (AU$2.14) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,911 Franc (AU$26) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,081 Franc (AU$4.99) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 525 Franc (AU$1.26) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 86% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,637,420 Franc (AU$3,925) | AU$1,271 | + 209% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 678,644 Franc (AU$1,627) | AU$2,559 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 32,185 Franc (AU$77) | AU$645 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,516,780 Franc (AU$3,636) | AU$1,290 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 356,419 Franc (AU$854) | AU$860 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (AU$24) | AU$215 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 105,610 Franc (AU$253) | AU$55 | + 360% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 391,579 Franc (AU$939) | AU$668 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,684 Franc (AU$402) | AU$100 | + 302% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,583 Franc (AU$23) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 18% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 58,803 Franc (AU$141) | AU$100 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55,752 Franc (AU$134) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,563 Franc (AU$145) | AU$90 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,423 Franc (AU$181) | AU$150 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 24% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,288,100 Franc (AU$41,442) | AU$25,000 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 609 Franc (AU$1.46) | AU$1.31 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$20 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,377 Franc (AU$20) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 9% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 Franc (AU$7) | AU$15 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (AU$12) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,750 Franc (AU$45) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Franc (AU$15) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,167 Franc (AU$10) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,000 Franc (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (AU$24) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 55% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,394 Franc (AU$85) | AU$47 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,937 Franc (AU$132) | AU$100 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,500 Franc (AU$16) | AU$5.00 | + 212% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,658 Franc (AU$3.97) | AU$4.00 | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (AU$1,199) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (AU$0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (AU$240) | AU$52 | + 361% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,112 Franc (AU$2.67) | AU$20 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 53% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$5,498
(2,293,467 Franc)
in Brazzaville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,600
in Albury.
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