Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 162% 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 2,190) | Taka 324 | + 576% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Taka 1,149) | Taka 492 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Taka 527) | Taka 196 | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Taka 321) | Taka 92 | + 247% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Taka 351) | Taka 135 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Taka 423) | Taka 78 | + 442% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Taka 703) | Taka 608 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Taka 378) | Taka 223 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Taka 132) | Taka 33 | + 304% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Taka 133) | Taka 384 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Taka 2,042) | Taka 1,406 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Taka 299) | Taka 111 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Taka 439) | Taka 70 | + 524% | |
| Housing | + 293% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 293% 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 255,680) | Taka 43,758 | + 484% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Taka 110,507) | Taka 25,202 | + 338% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Taka 9,144) | Taka 3,035 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Taka 119,306) | Taka 22,952 | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Taka 14,050) | Taka 18,549 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,391) | Taka 7,137 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Taka 11,516) | Taka 1,213 | + 850% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Taka 28,100) | Taka 31,061 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Taka 35,126) | Taka 17,904 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Taka 787) | Taka 417 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Taka 14,050) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 136% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Taka 10,013) | Taka 2,410 | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,269) | Taka 3,066 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Taka 17,078) | Taka 6,410 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Taka 17,078) | Taka 4,273 | + 300% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 37% 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 351,255) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 107 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,634) | Taka 2,440 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 428% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 428% 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 527) | Taka 285 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Taka 9,316) | Taka 513 | + 1716% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Taka 4,296) | Taka 1,500 | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,391) | Taka 425 | + 934% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Taka 820) | Taka 333 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Taka 745) | Taka 376 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Taka 351) | Taka 85 | + 313% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Taka 482) | Taka 89 | + 443% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,108) | Taka 445 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 460% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 460% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Taka 4,784) | Taka 1,308 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Taka 878) | Taka 852 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Taka 10,951) | Taka 2,051 | + 434% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Taka 5,228) | Taka 999 | + 424% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Taka 1,312) | Taka 248 | + 429% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Taka 350) | Taka 565 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Taka 87,814) | Taka 35,756 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 2.94 | + 5876% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Taka 8,781) | Taka 2,601 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (Taka 439) | Taka 287 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 685 prices entered by 252 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 162% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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