- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 93% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,529 Franc (91元) | 53元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,494 Franc (91元) | 33元 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 15元 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 16元 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (29元) | 8元 | + 256% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (48元) | 63元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,753 Franc (21元) | 13元 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Franc (4.85元) | 5.64元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 Franc (45元) | 114元 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,247 Franc (15元) | 8元 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 12元 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 553,651 Franc (6,688元) | 9,740元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477,789 Franc (5,771元) | 4,478元 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,759 Franc (698元) | 425元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (1,208元) | 5,603元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (966元) | 3,523元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (302元) | 305元 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44,598 Franc (539元) | 88元 | + 514% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 223,563 Franc (2,701元) | 2,242元 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (2,416元) | 678元 | + 256% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (54元) | 40元 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (966元) | 39元 | + 2383% | |
| Clothes | + 146% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 146% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (689元) | 554元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (906元) | 280元 | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (1,175元) | 614元 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (1,175元) | 672元 | + 75% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (24,159元) | 145,359元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 680 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 154元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 141% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 141% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 26元 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (641元) | 32元 | + 1903% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32,701 Franc (395元) | 425元 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (302元) | 30元 | + 919% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (56元) | 37元 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (51元) | 38元 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 10元 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (33元) | 14元 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (121元) | 59元 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | + 236% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 236% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (329元) | 159元 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 86元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 723元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (753元) | 375元 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (360元) | 60元 | + 502% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (90元) | 34元 | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,989 Franc (24元) | 34元 | - 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (6,040元) | 3,310元 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 0.98元 | + 1130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (604元) | 300元 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (181元) | 20元 | + 798% | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,288 prices entered by 552 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 100% more expensive than in China
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