Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 55% more expensive than in Hermosillo (Mexico)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Hermosillo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 362 | - 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,500 Franc (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 150 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 69 | + 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,100 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 31 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 45 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,167 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 38 | + 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,333 Franc (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 82 | + 281% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,625 Franc (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 45 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,100 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 30 | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 875 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 24 | + 0% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 318 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,667 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 463 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 27 | - 52% | |
Housing | + 153% | |||
Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 153% more expensive than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Hermosillo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,444,440 Franc (Mex$ 39,937) | Mex$ 16,715 | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 27,649) | Mex$ 9,103 | + 204% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,147) | Mex$ 1,794 | + 131% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 27,649) | Mex$ 8,954 | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 13,824) | Mex$ 5,946 | + 132% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,212) | Mex$ 1,263 | + 75% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 364 | + 241% | |
40” flat screen tv | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 13,824) | Mex$ 6,381 | + 117% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,147) | Mex$ 2,065 | + 101% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,625 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 161 | + 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 86 | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 30% more expensive than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Hermosillo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 968) | Mex$ 969 | - 0% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 38,333 Franc (Mex$ 1,060) | Mex$ 569 | + 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 47,500 Franc (Mex$ 1,313) | Mex$ 1,908 | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,244) | Mex$ 1,501 | - 17% | |
Transportation | + 49% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 49% more expensive than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,750,000 Franc (Mex$ 435,467) | Mex$ 278,225 | + 57% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 530 Franc (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 24 | - 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 401 | + 107% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 316 | - | |
Personal Care | + 48% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 48% more expensive than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 80 | + 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 236 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,106) | Mex$ 734 | + 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 87 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,594 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 63 | + 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 67 | + 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,250 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 35 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,167 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 34 | + 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,333 Franc (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 294 | - 12% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 54% more expensive than in Hermosillo (Mexico) | ||||
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Pointe-Noire | Hermosillo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 26,667 Franc (Mex$ 737) | Mex$ 279 | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 128 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 823 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,250 Franc (Mex$ 1,417) | Mex$ 667 | + 112% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 153 | + 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 97 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,900 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 45 | + 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,059) | Mex$ 10,076 | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 3.09 | + 124% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,659) | Mex$ 1,492 | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 71 | - 22% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 217 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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