Cost of living in Pointe-Noire, Republic of the Congo compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
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Food | + 362% | |||
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Food in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 362% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,333 Franc (405₴) | 94₴ | + 330% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,456 Franc (314₴) | 33₴ | + 866% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,611 Franc (176₴) | 28₴ | + 536% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,452 Franc (71₴) | 17₴ | + 328% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (78₴) | 20₴ | + 289% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,288 Franc (111₴) | 38₴ | + 197% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,818 Franc (380₴) | 52₴ | + 636% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,617 Franc (127₴) | 26₴ | + 390% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,027 Franc (99₴) | 9₴ | + 956% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 861 Franc (42₴) | 11₴ | + 279% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,998 Franc (389₴) | 58₴ | + 567% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,597 Franc (126₴) | 18₴ | + 618% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 466 Franc (23₴) | 14₴ | + 62% | |
Housing | + 190% | |||
Housing in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 190% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,580,730 Franc (76,898₴) | 2,333₴ | + 3196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (48,647₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 149,936 Franc (7,294₴) | 850₴ | + 758% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000,000 Franc (48,647₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 500,000 Franc (24,323₴) | 4,000₴ | + 508% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 80,000 Franc (3,892₴) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,796 Franc (2,082₴) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 489,688 Franc (23,822₴) | 10,500₴ | + 127% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (7,297₴) | 1,350₴ | + 441% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,900 Franc (336₴) | 30₴ | + 1019% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,210 Franc (59₴) | 100₴ | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 248% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 248% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 32,765 Franc (1,594₴) | 500₴ | + 219% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,336 Franc (1,768₴) | 500₴ | + 254% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 44,892 Franc (2,184₴) | 500₴ | + 337% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,745 Franc (2,225₴) | 800₴ | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 67% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 67% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,682,500 Franc (762,904₴) | 150,000₴ | + 409% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 534 Franc (26₴) | 17₴ | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (1,459₴) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 117% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 117% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 200₴ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,000 Franc (584₴) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 40,000 Franc (1,946₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,000 Franc (292₴) | 30₴ | + 873% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,218 Franc (157₴) | 20₴ | + 683% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (146₴) | 20₴ | + 630% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,213 Franc (108₴) | 9₴ | + 1122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,201 Franc (107₴) | 30₴ | + 257% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 32% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 200₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 135₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 140₴ | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 51,943 Franc (2,527₴) | 300₴ | + 742% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 40₴ | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 18₴ | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 20₴ | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 400,000 Franc (19,459₴) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00₴ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 203₴ | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 28₴ | - | |
TOTAL | + 145% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Pointe-Noire (Republic of the Congo) is 145% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 17,620₴
(362,207 Franc)
in Pointe-Noire
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,200₴
in Zhytomyr.
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