Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 358% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
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Food | + 272% | |||
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Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 272% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (E£ 661) | E£ 192 | + 245% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,500 Franc (E£ 516) | E£ 132 | + 291% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (E£ 278) | E£ 97 | + 185% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,100 Franc (E£ 87) | E£ 29 | + 204% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (E£ 159) | E£ 71 | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,167 Franc (E£ 172) | E£ 13 | + 1177% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,333 Franc (E£ 899) | E£ 76 | + 1086% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,625 Franc (E£ 208) | E£ 59 | + 254% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,100 Franc (E£ 167) | E£ 20 | + 752% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 875 Franc (E£ 69) | E£ 42 | + 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (E£ 635) | E£ 281 | + 126% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,667 Franc (E£ 212) | E£ 19 | + 1039% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 463 Franc (E£ 37) | E£ 5.66 | + 548% | |
Housing | + 1048% | |||
Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 1048% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444,440 Franc (E£ 114,603) | E£ 9,841 | + 1065% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (E£ 79,341) | E£ 4,583 | + 1631% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (E£ 11,901) | E£ 971 | + 1125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (E£ 79,341) | E£ 5,358 | + 1381% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (E£ 39,671) | E£ 3,234 | + 1127% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (E£ 6,347) | E£ 770 | + 725% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (E£ 3,570) | E£ 197 | + 1712% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (E£ 39,671) | E£ 6,321 | + 528% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (E£ 11,901) | E£ 3,448 | + 245% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,625 Franc (E£ 526) | E£ 122 | + 329% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (E£ 159) | E£ 89 | + 79% | |
Clothes | + 198% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 198% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Alexandria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (E£ 2,777) | E£ 1,017 | + 173% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 38,333 Franc (E£ 3,041) | E£ 839 | + 263% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 47,500 Franc (E£ 3,769) | E£ 2,349 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 Franc (E£ 3,570) | E£ 1,274 | + 180% | |
Transportation | + 194% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 194% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,750,000 Franc (E£ 1,249,622) | E£ 1,012,240 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 530 Franc (E£ 42) | E£ 10 | + 336% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (E£ 2,380) | E£ 282 | + 743% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 123 | - | |
Personal Care | + 497% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 497% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (E£ 397) | E£ 33 | + 1120% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (E£ 952) | E£ 98 | + 874% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (E£ 3,174) | E£ 299 | + 961% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Franc (E£ 476) | E£ 47 | + 910% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,594 Franc (E£ 285) | E£ 78 | + 264% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (E£ 238) | E£ 66 | + 262% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,250 Franc (E£ 179) | E£ 45 | + 300% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,167 Franc (E£ 172) | E£ 24 | + 615% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,333 Franc (E£ 741) | E£ 61 | + 1117% | |
Entertainment | + 298% | |||
Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 298% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Alexandria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,667 Franc (E£ 2,116) | E£ 334 | + 534% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 211 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 905 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,250 Franc (E£ 4,066) | E£ 702 | + 479% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (E£ 635) | E£ 119 | + 435% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (E£ 198) | E£ 74 | + 167% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,900 Franc (E£ 230) | E£ 55 | + 317% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000 Franc (E£ 31,736) | E£ 13,722 | + 131% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (E£ 20) | E£ 2.38 | + 735% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (E£ 4,760) | E£ 540 | + 782% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Franc (E£ 159) | E£ 79 | + 101% | |
TOTAL | + 358% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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