Cost of living in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 5% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
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Food | ||||
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Food in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Amiens (France) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,040 Franc (€17) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,699 Franc (€12) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,852 Franc (€4.35) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,035 Franc (€3.11) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 2,151 Franc (€3.28) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,459 Franc (€5.28) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (€31) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,826 Franc (€2.79) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,386 Franc (€3.64) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 864 Franc (€1.32) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,291 Franc (€17) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,937 Franc (€2.96) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 525 Franc (€0.80) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Amiens (France) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,651,290 Franc (€2,519) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 730,566 Franc (€1,115) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,865 Franc (€67) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,419,800 Franc (€2,166) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,218 Franc (€534) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (€15) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109,745 Franc (€167) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 353,264 Franc (€539) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,498 Franc (€256) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,611 Franc (€15) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Amiens (France) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 58,484 Franc (€89) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 47,158 Franc (€72) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,103 Franc (€92) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,077 Franc (€115) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Amiens (France) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,406,800 Franc (€26,555) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 604 Franc (€0.92) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (€23) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,524 Franc (€13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Amiens (France) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,747 Franc (€4.19) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (€8) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,771 Franc (€29) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Franc (€10) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,160 Franc (€6) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,011 Franc (€4.59) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (€4.58) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (€15) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 5% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,327 Franc (€54) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
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 | 54,821 Franc (€84) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (€9) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,460 Franc (€10) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,700 Franc (€2.59) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (€763) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (€0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 85,647 Franc (€131) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,206 Franc (€1.84) | €8 | - 78% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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