- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,529 Franc (89元) | 50元 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,494 Franc (88元) | 34元 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 15元 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 15元 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (28元) | 8元 | + 244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (47元) | 57元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,753 Franc (21元) | 14元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Franc (4.73元) | 5.59元 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 Franc (44元) | 114元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,247 Franc (15元) | 7元 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 12元 | + 146% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 107% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 553,651 Franc (6,523元) | 9,327元 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477,789 Franc (5,630元) | 4,302元 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,759 Franc (681元) | 439元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (1,178元) | 5,529元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (943元) | 3,479元 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (295元) | 307元 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44,598 Franc (525元) | 86元 | + 508% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 223,563 Franc (2,634元) | 2,131元 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (2,356元) | 703元 | + 235% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (53元) | 36元 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (943元) | 38元 | + 2367% | |
| Clothes | + 145% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 145% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (672元) | 556元 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (884元) | 260元 | + 241% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (1,146元) | 624元 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (1,146元) | 694元 | + 65% | |
| 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 (23,565元) | 143,509元 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 680 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 156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 (35元) | 26元 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (625元) | 30元 | + 1951% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32,701 Franc (385元) | 493元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (295元) | 29元 | + 903% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (55元) | 36元 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (50元) | 36元 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 9元 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (32元) | 13元 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 57元 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 235% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 235% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (321元) | 149元 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 86元 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (735元) | 375元 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (351元) | 58元 | + 501% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (88元) | 34元 | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,989 Franc (23元) | 33元 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (5,891元) | 3,255元 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 1.04元 | + 1037% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (589元) | 309元 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (177元) | 20元 | + 782% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,400 prices entered by 529 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 101% more expensive than in China
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