Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 172% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 28 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 26 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 3.40 | + 278% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 5.44 | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (R$ 5.30) | R$ 3.91 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (R$ 5.31) | R$ 4.53 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 40 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 3.28 | + 437% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 284% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (R$ 10,240) | R$ 3,127 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (R$ 4,426) | R$ 1,850 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (R$ 366) | R$ 529 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (R$ 4,778) | R$ 1,952 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (R$ 563) | R$ 1,291 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (R$ 176) | R$ 356 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (R$ 461) | R$ 80 | + 479% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (R$ 1,125) | R$ 1,585 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,407) | R$ 432 | + 226% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (R$ 563) | R$ 16 | + 3339% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (R$ 401) | R$ 197 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 528) | R$ 168 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (R$ 684) | R$ 308 | + 122% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (R$ 684) | R$ 245 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 14,068) | R$ 87,199 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (R$ 4.08) | R$ 4.34 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 203% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 203% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (R$ 373) | R$ 42 | + 796% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (R$ 172) | R$ 233 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 176) | R$ 15 | + 1039% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 15 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.55 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 3.89 | + 397% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (R$ 84) | R$ 38 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 218% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (R$ 192) | R$ 97 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 49 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (R$ 439) | R$ 173 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (R$ 209) | R$ 23 | + 816% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 9 | + 492% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (R$ 3,517) | R$ 2,779 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 1.16 | + 504% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 352) | R$ 112 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,483 Franc (R$ 60) | R$ 10 | + 504% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,843 prices entered by 1,291 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 152% more expensive than in Brazil
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