Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 146% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (Taka 2,506) | Taka 267 | + 838% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Taka 1,315) | Taka 546 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Taka 218 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Taka 367) | Taka 92 | + 300% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Taka 402) | Taka 154 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Taka 484) | Taka 88 | + 452% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Taka 804) | Taka 475 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Taka 433) | Taka 305 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Taka 151) | Taka 56 | + 171% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Taka 152) | Taka 407 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Taka 2,337) | Taka 1,595 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Taka 342) | Taka 137 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Taka 502) | Taka 76 | + 559% | |
| Housing | + 365% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 365% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (Taka 292,604) | Taka 38,619 | + 658% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Taka 126,465) | Taka 21,828 | + 479% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Taka 10,464) | Taka 5,017 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Taka 136,535) | Taka 25,126 | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Taka 16,079) | Taka 15,134 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Taka 5,025) | Taka 10,000 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Taka 13,179) | Taka 1,380 | + 855% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Taka 32,158) | Taka 44,973 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Taka 40,198) | Taka 9,570 | + 320% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Taka 901) | Taka 533 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Taka 16,079) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 257% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 257% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Taka 11,459) | Taka 2,114 | + 442% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 6,030) | Taka 2,450 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Taka 19,545) | Taka 4,870 | + 301% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Taka 19,545) | Taka 4,397 | + 344% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Taka 401,981) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 111 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Taka 3,015) | Taka 2,433 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 323% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 323% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 603) | Taka 836 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Taka 10,662) | Taka 682 | + 1463% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Taka 4,916) | Taka 1,500 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 5,025) | Taka 360 | + 1296% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Taka 939) | Taka 411 | + 128% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Taka 852) | Taka 625 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Taka 402) | Taka 102 | + 295% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Taka 552) | Taka 129 | + 327% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,412) | Taka 380 | + 535% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Taka 5,475) | Taka 1,745 | + 214% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Taka 1,005) | Taka 1,011 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Taka 12,533) | Taka 3,597 | + 248% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Taka 5,984) | Taka 1,519 | + 294% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Taka 1,502) | Taka 253 | + 493% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Taka 400) | Taka 580 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Taka 100,495) | Taka 35,756 | + 181% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 201) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Taka 10,050) | Taka 2,307 | + 336% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (Taka 502) | Taka 330 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 371 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 135% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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