Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 112% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (144元) | 45元 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (76元) | 34元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 15元 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (21元) | 15元 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 13元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (28元) | 8元 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (46元) | 59元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (25元) | 15元 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (9元) | 6.00元 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (9元) | 5.17元 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (135元) | 112元 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (20元) | 8元 | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 14元 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 191% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (16,844元) | 9,398元 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (7,280元) | 4,943元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (602元) | 431元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (7,860元) | 5,740元 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (926元) | 3,007元 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (289元) | 285元 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (759元) | 96元 | + 692% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (1,851元) | 2,464元 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (2,314元) | 561元 | + 313% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (52元) | 38元 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (926元) | 47元 | + 1853% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 157% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (660元) | 481元 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (868元) | 250元 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (1,125元) | 647元 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (1,125元) | 620元 | + 81% | |
| 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 (23,141元) | 134,340元 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 149元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 125% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 37元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (614元) | 45元 | + 1255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (283元) | 347元 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (289元) | 62元 | + 364% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (54元) | 47元 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (49元) | 31元 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 8元 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (32元) | 12元 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (139元) | 71元 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 231% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 231% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (315元) | 177元 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 100元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (721元) | 395元 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (344元) | 68元 | + 404% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (86元) | 33元 | + 164% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (23元) | 31元 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (5,785元) | 3,256元 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 0.31元 | + 3631% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (579元) | 335元 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,483 Franc (98元) | 22元 | + 347% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,053 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 120% more expensive than in China
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