Cost of living in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo compared to Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 142% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (23KM) | 12KM | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (18KM) | 5.69KM | + 216% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (10KM) | 4.39KM | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (4.05KM) | 1.48KM | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (4.46KM) | 3.14KM | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (6KM) | 1.80KM | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (22KM) | 5.44KM | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (7KM) | 1.55KM | + 369% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (5.65KM) | 1.24KM | + 357% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (2.40KM) | 1.35KM | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (22KM) | 9KM | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (7KM) | 2.40KM | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (1.30KM) | 0.90KM | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 346% | |||
| Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 346% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (4,404KM) | 594KM | + 641% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (2,786KM) | 401KM | + 595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (418KM) | 204KM | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (2,786KM) | 409KM | + 582% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (1,393KM) | 307KM | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (223KM) | 146KM | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (119KM) | 25KM | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (1,364KM) | 1,002KM | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (418KM) | 170KM | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (19KM) | 13KM | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (3.37KM) | 8KM | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 44% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (91KM) | 104KM | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (101KM) | 54KM | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (125KM) | 148KM | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (127KM) | 112KM | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 37% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (43,693KM) | 27,281KM | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (1.49KM) | 2.18KM | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (84KM) | 51KM | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 13KM | - | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 107% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 6KM | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (33KM) | 10KM | + 236% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (111KM) | 34KM | + 227% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (17KM) | 6KM | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (9KM) | 6KM | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (8KM) | 5.00KM | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (6KM) | 1.96KM | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (6KM) | 3.00KM | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 5.78KM | - | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 25% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 23KM | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 9KM | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,943 Franc (145KM) | 41KM | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5.52KM | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 2.12KM | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 2.63KM | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 400,000 Franc (1,114KM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.18KM | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 38KM | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 4.80KM | - | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 117% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
For example, you would need at least 3,686KM
(1,322,820 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700KM
in Zenica.
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