Cost of living in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo vs Santiago, Chile
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Food | + 102% | |||
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Food in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 102% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,040 Franc (CH$14,202) | CH$9,069 | + 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,699 Franc (CH$9,904) | CH$4,859 | + 104% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,853 Franc (CH$3,670) | CH$1,857 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,035 Franc (CH$2,618) | CH$834 | + 214% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,151 Franc (CH$2,767) | CH$2,250 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,458 Franc (CH$4,449) | CH$1,174 | + 279% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (CH$25,728) | CH$3,876 | + 564% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,826 Franc (CH$2,349) | CH$1,252 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,375 Franc (CH$3,055) | CH$760 | + 302% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 864 Franc (CH$1,112) | CH$845 | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,291 Franc (CH$14,525) | CH$4,505 | + 222% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,937 Franc (CH$2,492) | CH$1,564 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 525 Franc (CH$675) | CH$426 | + 59% | |
Housing | + 224% | |||
Housing in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 224% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,651,290 Franc (CH$2,124,206) | CH$764,172 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 730,566 Franc (CH$939,794) | CH$495,569 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 37,987 Franc (CH$48,866) | CH$56,817 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,419,800 Franc (CH$1,826,419) | CH$491,464 | + 272% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 356,419 Franc (CH$458,494) | CH$314,365 | + 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (CH$12,864) | CH$42,392 | - 70% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109,745 Franc (CH$141,175) | CH$15,416 | + 816% | |
40” flat screen tv | 353,264 Franc (CH$454,436) | CH$226,274 | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,684 Franc (CH$215,707) | CH$63,170 | + 241% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,583 Franc (CH$12,328) | CH$7,544 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | CH$4,551 | - | |
Clothes | + 140% | |||
Clothes in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 140% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 58,803 Franc (CH$75,643) | CH$37,595 | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 47,158 Franc (CH$60,664) | CH$20,779 | + 192% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,563 Franc (CH$77,908) | CH$46,108 | + 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,423 Franc (CH$97,023) | CH$57,383 | + 69% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 15% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,406,800 Franc (CH$22,391,960) | CH$13,791,600 | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 604 Franc (CH$777) | CH$793 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (CH$19,296) | CH$40,646 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,509 Franc (CH$10,946) | CH$5,556 | + 97% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 65% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,750 Franc (CH$3,538) | CH$2,807 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (CH$6,432) | CH$6,839 | - 6% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,534 Franc (CH$21,269) | CH$33,078 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | CH$4,473 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Franc (CH$8,040) | CH$2,949 | + 173% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,167 Franc (CH$5,360) | CH$2,958 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,000 Franc (CH$3,859) | CH$1,724 | + 124% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (CH$3,859) | CH$1,659 | + 133% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (CH$12,864) | CH$12,087 | + 6% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 72% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,394 Franc (CH$45,530) | CH$21,860 | + 108% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | CH$9,170 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CH$32,167 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,937 Franc (CH$70,670) | CH$28,699 | + 146% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (CH$7,718) | CH$6,112 | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,500 Franc (CH$8,362) | CH$2,865 | + 192% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,700 Franc (CH$2,187) | CH$2,386 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (CH$643,196) | CH$429,066 | + 50% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (CH$122) | CH$124 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 85,647 Franc (CH$110,176) | CH$45,773 | + 141% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,206 Franc (CH$1,551) | CH$4,155 | - 63% | |
TOTAL | + 95% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 95% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
For example, you would need at least CH$4,685,691 (3,642,508 Franc) in Brazzaville to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with CH$2,400,000 in Santiago.
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