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EspañolCost of living in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 42% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia)
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| Food in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 30% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | Gold Coast (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 10,174 Franc (AU$25) | AU$21 | 23% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 7,976 Franc (AU$20) | AU$13 | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 2,853 Franc (AU$7) | AU$5.53 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2,121 Franc (AU$5.26) | AU$1.10 | 380% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 2,314 Franc (AU$5.73) | AU$5.54 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3,458 Franc (AU$9) | AU$4.22 | 103% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 20,000 Franc (AU$50) | AU$4.94 | 902% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 1,826 Franc (AU$4.52) | AU$3.83 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2,375 Franc (AU$5.88) | AU$3.33 | 77% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 845 Franc (AU$2.09) | AU$6 | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 11,345 Franc (AU$28) | AU$16 | 74% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2,081 Franc (AU$5.15) | AU$3.27 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 525 Franc (AU$1.30) | AU$1.95 | 33% |
| Housing in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 68% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||
| Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | Gold Coast (Australia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,651,290 Franc (AU$4,091) | AU$2,606 | 57% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 730,566 Franc (AU$1,810) | AU$2,011 | 10% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 37,987 Franc (AU$94) | AU$159 | 41% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,419,800 Franc (AU$3,517) | AU$1,702 | 107% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 356,419 Franc (AU$883) | AU$1,443 | 39% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 10,000 Franc (AU$25) | AU$117 | 79% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 109,745 Franc (AU$272) | AU$66 | 311% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 391,579 Franc (AU$970) | AU$642 | 51% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 167,684 Franc (AU$415) | AU$172 | 142% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 9,583 Franc (AU$24) | AU$15 | 63% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| - | AU$33 | - |
| Clothes in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 58% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||
| Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | Gold Coast (Australia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 58,803 Franc (AU$146) | AU$112 | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 55,752 Franc (AU$138) | AU$76 | 82% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 60,563 Franc (AU$150) | AU$144 | 4% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 75,423 Franc (AU$187) | AU$147 | 27% |
| Transportation in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 11% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||
| Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | Gold Coast (Australia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 17,406,800 Franc (AU$43,122) | AU$29,293 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 604 Franc (AU$1.50) | AU$1.48 | 1% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | AU$127 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 8,509 Franc (AU$21) | AU$30 | 30% |
| Personal Care in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 59% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||
| Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | Gold Coast (Australia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,750 Franc (AU$7) | AU$7 | 0% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 5,000 Franc (AU$12) | AU$16 | 24% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 16,534 Franc (AU$41) | AU$64 | 36% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | AU$10 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 6,250 Franc (AU$15) | AU$5.32 | 191% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 4,167 Franc (AU$10) | AU$5.40 | 91% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3,000 Franc (AU$7) | AU$3.60 | 106% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3,000 Franc (AU$7) | AU$4.34 | 71% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 10,000 Franc (AU$25) | AU$27 | 8% |
| Entertainment in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 32% more expensive than in Gold Coast (Australia) | ||
| Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) | Gold Coast (Australia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 35,394 Franc (AU$88) | AU$51 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | AU$39 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | AU$177 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 54,937 Franc (AU$136) | AU$109 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 6,000 Franc (AU$15) | AU$17 | 13% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 6,500 Franc (AU$16) | AU$5.00 | 222% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 1,700 Franc (AU$4.21) | AU$7 | 38% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 500,000 Franc (AU$1,239) | AU$631 | 96% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 95 Franc (AU$0.24) | AU$0.49 | 52% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 100,000 Franc (AU$248) | AU$70 | 255% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 1,206 Franc (AU$2.99) | AU$30 | 90% |
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For example, you would need at least AU$10,391 (4,194,623 Franc) in Brazzaville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,300 in Gold Coast.