- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- Jordan
- Brazzaville
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 107% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,635 Franc (Dinar 15) | Dinar 4.000 | + 266% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,568 Franc (Dinar 11) | Dinar 4.606 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,073 Franc (Dinar 3.868) | Dinar 2.105 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,809 Franc (Dinar 2.277) | Dinar 1.181 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,041 Franc (Dinar 2.570) | Dinar 1.600 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,410 Franc (Dinar 4.293) | Dinar 0.500 | + 759% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (Dinar 25) | Dinar 2.340 | + 976% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,603 Franc (Dinar 2.018) | Dinar 1.650 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,057 Franc (Dinar 3.848) | Dinar 1.300 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 960 Franc (Dinar 1.209) | Dinar 3.910 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,536 Franc (Dinar 17) | Dinar 15 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,190 Franc (Dinar 2.758) | Dinar 1.137 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 402 Franc (Dinar 0.506) | Dinar 0.270 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 251% | |||
| Housing in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 251% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,786,530 Franc (Dinar 2,249) | Dinar 558 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 673,772 Franc (Dinar 848) | Dinar 407 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,057 Franc (Dinar 38) | Dinar 45 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,516,780 Franc (Dinar 1,910) | Dinar 314 | + 508% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 356,419 Franc (Dinar 449) | Dinar 223 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,459 Franc (Dinar 145) | Dinar 31 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 429,978 Franc (Dinar 541) | Dinar 325 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 153,376 Franc (Dinar 193) | Dinar 94 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11,019 Franc (Dinar 14) | Dinar 4.822 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 652 Franc (Dinar 0.821) | Dinar 7 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 9% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,423 Franc (Dinar 45) | Dinar 63 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55,752 Franc (Dinar 70) | Dinar 55 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 28,338 Franc (Dinar 36) | Dinar 62 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 51,254 Franc (Dinar 65) | Dinar 73 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 8% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,194,000 Franc (Dinar 30,460) | Dinar 25,000 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 588 Franc (Dinar 0.740) | Dinar 0.830 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.724 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 97% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Dinar 3.147) | Dinar 2.789 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dinar 5.180 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Dinar 25) | Dinar 20 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Dinar 4.458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Franc (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.154 | + 149% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,531 Franc (Dinar 4.445) | Dinar 3.117 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (Dinar 5.036) | Dinar 1.130 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Dinar 2.064 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Dinar 13) | Dinar 7 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 57% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,968 Franc (Dinar 39) | Dinar 31 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,833 Franc (Dinar 63) | Dinar 33 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,332 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (Dinar 3.777) | Dinar 2.730 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,426 Franc (Dinar 1.796) | Dinar 4.000 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 200,000 Franc (Dinar 252) | Dinar 193 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (Dinar 0.120) | Dinar 0.040 | + 199% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (Dinar 126) | Dinar 46 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,112 Franc (Dinar 1.400) | Dinar 1.850 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,350 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 99% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 3,187
(2,531,613 Franc)
in Brazzaville
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,600
in Amman.
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