Cost of living in Kayes, Republic of the Congo vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 22% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €16 | - 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (€11) | €8 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (€4.57) | €5.42 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (€4.57) | €1.03 | + 343% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (€3.66) | €3.86 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (€2.29) | €2.79 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €4.87 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €2.29 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €1.65 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €1.56 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 Franc (€5.33) | €7 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €2.04 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €1.34 | + 185% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 25% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (€457) | €795 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 150,000 Franc (€229) | €612 | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 Franc (€122) | €138 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,000 Franc (€152) | €557 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (€122) | €431 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (€38) | €123 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €36 | - 57% | |
40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Franc (€152) | €440 | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €109 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (€4.57) | €10 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (€122) | €9 | + 1268% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 71% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (€23) | €81 | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (€114) | €41 | + 181% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (€114) | €94 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,000 Franc (€114) | €97 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 11% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,679 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (€0.83) | €1.43 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €36 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
Personal Care | + 274% | |||
Personal Care in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 274% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100,000 Franc (€152) | €13 | + 1054% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €27 | + 177% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (€38) | €5.06 | + 654% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (€4.76) | €3.12 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (€5.33) | €3.14 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €1.93 | + 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €2.33 | + 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €16 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 121% | |||
Entertainment in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 121% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €33 | - 77% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €16 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €73 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €63 | + 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €7 | + 133% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €2.42 | + 215% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €2.71 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €466 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €0.20 | + 649% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €33 | + 132% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (€23) | €6 | + 278% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 48% more expensive than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, you would need at least €3,860 (2,532,839 Franc) in Kayes to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,600 in Liege.
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