Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 220% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (R$ 118) | R$ 29 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 29 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 4.16 | + 314% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 5.79 | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 19 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.49 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.49 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (R$ 110) | R$ 42 | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 3.56 | + 561% | |
| Housing | + 353% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 353% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (R$ 13,721) | R$ 3,039 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (R$ 5,930) | R$ 2,043 | + 190% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (R$ 491) | R$ 570 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (R$ 6,402) | R$ 2,300 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (R$ 754) | R$ 1,483 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (R$ 236) | R$ 436 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (R$ 618) | R$ 79 | + 679% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (R$ 1,508) | R$ 1,806 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,885) | R$ 529 | + 256% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (R$ 754) | R$ 18 | + 4064% | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (R$ 537) | R$ 209 | + 157% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 283) | R$ 193 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (R$ 916) | R$ 336 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (R$ 916) | R$ 253 | + 263% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 40% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 18,850) | R$ 99,175 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (R$ 5.47) | R$ 5.99 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (R$ 141) | R$ 222 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 312% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 312% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (R$ 500) | R$ 46 | + 977% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (R$ 231) | R$ 233 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 236) | R$ 18 | + 1175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 12 | + 269% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 5.92 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 4.70 | + 451% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (R$ 113) | R$ 48 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 254% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 254% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (R$ 257) | R$ 93 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 54 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 188 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (R$ 588) | R$ 183 | + 221% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (R$ 281) | R$ 28 | + 911% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (R$ 70) | R$ 12 | + 504% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,712) | R$ 3,790 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 1.27 | + 643% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 471) | R$ 126 | + 274% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,456 prices entered by 2,106 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 174% more expensive than in Brazil
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