Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 257% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 257% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (R$ 124) | R$ 28 | + 341% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 27 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 286% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 3.82 | + 374% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 5.55 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.44 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.80 | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 38 | + 204% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 3.32 | + 647% | |
| Housing | + 422% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 422% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (R$ 14,455) | R$ 3,127 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (R$ 6,247) | R$ 1,844 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (R$ 517) | R$ 491 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (R$ 6,745) | R$ 2,100 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (R$ 794) | R$ 1,306 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (R$ 248) | R$ 349 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (R$ 651) | R$ 78 | + 730% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (R$ 1,589) | R$ 1,648 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,986) | R$ 465 | + 327% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 23 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (R$ 794) | R$ 17 | + 4593% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 110% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (R$ 566) | R$ 211 | + 168% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 298) | R$ 194 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (R$ 966) | R$ 324 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (R$ 966) | R$ 245 | + 293% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 19,858) | R$ 88,557 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (R$ 5.76) | R$ 4.40 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (R$ 149) | R$ 220 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 371% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 371% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (R$ 527) | R$ 40 | + 1213% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (R$ 243) | R$ 215 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 248) | R$ 15 | + 1547% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 320% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 15 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 5.90 | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 3.93 | + 594% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (R$ 119) | R$ 42 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | + 282% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 282% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (R$ 270) | R$ 95 | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 52 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 224 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (R$ 619) | R$ 186 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (R$ 296) | R$ 25 | + 1093% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (R$ 74) | R$ 11 | + 565% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,965) | R$ 3,518 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 1.28 | + 674% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 496) | R$ 117 | + 325% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 15,012 prices entered by 1,517 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 200% more expensive than in Brazil
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