Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 131% 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$ 105) | R$ 34 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (R$ 55) | R$ 33 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 5.73 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 25 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.80 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.92 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (R$ 98) | R$ 44 | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 4.60 | + 356% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 236% 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$ 12,212) | R$ 3,576 | + 241% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (R$ 5,278) | R$ 2,482 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (R$ 437) | R$ 645 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (R$ 5,698) | R$ 2,673 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (R$ 671) | R$ 1,723 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (R$ 210) | R$ 600 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (R$ 550) | R$ 89 | + 520% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (R$ 1,342) | R$ 2,002 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,678) | R$ 642 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 28 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (R$ 671) | R$ 20 | + 3218% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (R$ 478) | R$ 256 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 252) | R$ 244 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (R$ 816) | R$ 392 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (R$ 816) | R$ 294 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 47% 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$ 16,777) | R$ 109,371 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (R$ 4.87) | R$ 6 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (R$ 126) | R$ 226 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 254% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 254% 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$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (R$ 445) | R$ 47 | + 838% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (R$ 205) | R$ 263 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 210) | R$ 20 | + 929% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 4.75 | + 385% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (R$ 101) | R$ 53 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 210% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (R$ 229) | R$ 110 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 63 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (R$ 523) | R$ 195 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (R$ 250) | R$ 29 | + 772% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 12 | + 423% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,194) | R$ 4,267 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 1.30 | + 547% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 419) | R$ 129 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,883 prices entered by 1,686 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 109% more expensive than in Brazil
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