Cost of living in Kayes, Republic of the Congo vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 44% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (£13) | £10 | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (£9) | £5.65 | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (£4.00) | £4.17 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (£4.00) | £0.73 | + 450% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,400 Franc (£3.20) | £2.75 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (£2.00) | £1.92 | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (£5.33) | £5.41 | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (£2.66) | £1.89 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (£1.33) | £0.81 | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (£0.67) | £2.16 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,500 Franc (£4.66) | £7 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (£1.33) | £1.92 | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (£3.33) | £0.74 | + 349% | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 18% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (£400) | £1,367 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 150,000 Franc (£200) | £832 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 80,000 Franc (£107) | £164 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 100,000 Franc (£133) | £1,029 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (£107) | £915 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (£33) | £156 | - 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (£13) | £19 | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | 100,000 Franc (£133) | £340 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £71 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (£4.00) | £5.36 | - 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (£107) | £10 | + 985% | |
Clothes | + 122% | |||
Clothes in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 122% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (£20) | £49 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (£100) | £32 | + 210% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (£100) | £54 | + 87% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,000 Franc (£100) | £55 | + 83% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 11% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £22,837 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (£0.73) | £1.23 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £59 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | + 242% | |||
Personal Care in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 242% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £2.90 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 100,000 Franc (£133) | £9 | + 1437% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Franc (£67) | £75 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (£33) | £2.74 | + 1114% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (£4.16) | £1.35 | + 208% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (£4.66) | £2.57 | + 81% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (£2.66) | £1.80 | + 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (£3.33) | £1.49 | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (£13) | £11 | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 97% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £23 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £22 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £100 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Franc (£67) | £54 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (£13) | £8 | + 78% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (£7) | £2.65 | + 151% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (£1.33) | £3.79 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (£1.33) | £0.20 | + 566% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (£67) | £35 | + 89% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (£20) | £9 | + 115% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kayes (Republic of the Congo) is 34% more expensive than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £5,909 (4,436,240 Franc) in Kayes to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,400 in Southend-on-Sea.
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