Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 5% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man)
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 7% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (£11) | £12 | - 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,500 Franc (£8) | £7 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (£4.57) | £4.28 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,100 Franc (£1.43) | £1.19 | + 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (£2.61) | £3.65 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,167 Franc (£2.83) | £2.15 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,333 Franc (£15) | £5.60 | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,625 Franc (£3.42) | £2.21 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,100 Franc (£2.74) | £1.47 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 875 Franc (£1.14) | £1.99 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (£10) | £9 | + 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,667 Franc (£3.48) | £2.03 | + 71% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 463 Franc (£0.60) | £0.93 | - 35% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 25% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444,440 Franc (£1,884) | £1,232 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,304) | £924 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (£196) | £209 | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (£1,304) | £998 | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (£652) | £753 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (£104) | £97 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (£59) | £33 | + 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (£652) | £393 | + 66% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (£196) | £101 | + 93% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,625 Franc (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (£2.61) | £16 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 6% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (£46) | £80 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 38,333 Franc (£50) | £40 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 47,500 Franc (£62) | £73 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 Franc (£59) | £73 | - 20% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 27% cheaper than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,750,000 Franc (£20,545) | £20,083 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 530 Franc (£0.69) | £1.50 | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (£39) | £55 | - 29% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
Personal Care | + 46% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 46% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £4.35 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (£16) | £4.09 | + 283% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (£52) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Franc (£8) | £4.40 | + 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,594 Franc (£4.69) | £2.62 | + 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (£3.91) | £3.28 | + 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,250 Franc (£2.93) | £1.94 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,167 Franc (£2.83) | £2.38 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,333 Franc (£12) | £20 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 19% | |||
Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 19% more expensive than in Douglas, Isle of Man (Isle of Man) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Douglas, Isle of Man | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,667 Franc (£35) | £32 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | £18 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £74 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,250 Franc (£67) | £61 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (£10) | £9 | + 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (£3.26) | £3.09 | + 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,900 Franc (£3.78) | £3.94 | - 4% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000 Franc (£522) | £386 | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (£0.33) | £0.22 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (£78) | £43 | + 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Franc (£2.61) | £11 | - 76% | |
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 18, 2024.
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