Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (135元) | 43元 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (71元) | 37元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (32元) | 17元 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (20元) | 14元 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (22元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (26元) | 9元 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (43元) | 48元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (23元) | 13元 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (126元) | 97元 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (18元) | 9元 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (27元) | 13元 | + 105% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (15,764元) | 13,898元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (6,813元) | 8,379元 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (564元) | 462元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (7,356元) | 6,525元 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (866元) | 4,376元 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (271元) | 516元 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (710元) | 140元 | + 406% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (1,733元) | 1,829元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (2,166元) | 546元 | + 297% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (49元) | 50元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (866元) | 66元 | + 1209% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (617元) | 511元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (325元) | 288元 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (1,053元) | 654元 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (1,053元) | 844元 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (21,657元) | 148,501元 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (6元) | 8元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (162元) | 206元 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 163% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 163% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (32元) | 28元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (574元) | 27元 | + 2030% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (265元) | 386元 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (271元) | 30元 | + 799% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (51元) | 19元 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (46元) | 44元 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (22元) | 21元 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (30元) | 16元 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (130元) | 82元 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 169% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (295元) | 260元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (54元) | 122元 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (675元) | 319元 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (322元) | 90元 | + 259% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (81元) | 31元 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (22元) | 19元 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (5,414元) | 2,968元 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 0.24元 | + 4335% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (541元) | 410元 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (27元) | 38元 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,155 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 76% more expensive than in China
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