Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 143% 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$ 119) | R$ 37 | + 219% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 36 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 5.45 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (R$ 111) | R$ 46 | + 141% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 4.46 | + 437% | |
| Housing | + 273% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 273% 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$ 13,940) | R$ 3,975 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (R$ 6,025) | R$ 2,567 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (R$ 499) | R$ 755 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (R$ 6,505) | R$ 2,958 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (R$ 766) | R$ 1,925 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (R$ 239) | R$ 551 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (R$ 628) | R$ 96 | + 551% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (R$ 1,532) | R$ 1,815 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,915) | R$ 633 | + 202% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (R$ 766) | R$ 21 | + 3474% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (R$ 546) | R$ 266 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 287) | R$ 270 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (R$ 931) | R$ 393 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (R$ 931) | R$ 317 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 41% 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$ 19,151) | R$ 115,742 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (R$ 5.55) | R$ 5.97 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (R$ 144) | R$ 242 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 265% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 265% 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$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (R$ 508) | R$ 45 | + 1017% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (R$ 234) | R$ 279 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 239) | R$ 24 | + 894% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 13 | + 240% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 5.72 | + 360% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 57 | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | + 277% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 277% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (R$ 261) | R$ 114 | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 59 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (R$ 597) | R$ 238 | + 151% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (R$ 285) | R$ 32 | + 779% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 16 | + 342% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (R$ 4,788) | R$ 3,422 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 1.28 | + 649% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (R$ 479) | R$ 140 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,606 prices entered by 1,643 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 130% more expensive than in Brazil
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