Cost of living in Kayes, Republic of the Congo vs Kelowna, Canada
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 35% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (C$24) | C$17 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (C$16) | C$12 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (C$7) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (C$7) | C$2.43 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (C$5.65) | C$3.97 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (C$3.53) | C$2.82 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (C$9) | C$13 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (C$4.70) | C$3.21 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (C$2.35) | C$1.89 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (C$1.18) | C$3.29 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 Franc (C$8) | C$19 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (C$2.35) | C$2.64 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (C$5.88) | C$2.63 | + 124% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 11% cheaper than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (C$706) | C$1,961 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 150,000 Franc (C$353) | C$1,723 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 Franc (C$188) | C$209 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,000 Franc (C$235) | C$1,579 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (C$188) | C$1,147 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (C$59) | C$78 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (C$24) | C$64 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Franc (C$235) | C$464 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | C$152 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (C$7) | C$13 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (C$188) | C$25 | + 641% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 74% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (C$35) | C$72 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (C$176) | C$83 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (C$176) | C$122 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,000 Franc (C$176) | C$129 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$21,915 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (C$1.28) | C$1.24 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 181% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | C$11 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100,000 Franc (C$235) | C$21 | + 1023% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Franc (C$118) | C$103 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (C$59) | C$8 | + 608% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (C$7) | C$5.11 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (C$8) | C$7 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (C$4.70) | C$5.33 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (C$5.88) | C$2.48 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (C$24) | C$25 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 103% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (C$12) | C$52 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (C$12) | C$26 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$124 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Franc (C$118) | C$87 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (C$24) | C$9 | + 149% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (C$12) | C$5.39 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (C$2.35) | C$7 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$610 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (C$2.35) | C$0.40 | + 487% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (C$118) | C$54 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (C$35) | C$12 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 37% more expensive than in Kelowna (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,516 (3,195,055 Franc) in Kayes to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,500 in Kelowna.
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