Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 87% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (144元) | 46元 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (76元) | 40元 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 16元 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (21元) | 18元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 19元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (28元) | 11元 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (46元) | 62元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (25元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (9元) | 6元 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (135元) | 116元 | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (20元) | 9元 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 16元 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 80% 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 (16,849元) | 15,641元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (7,282元) | 9,134元 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (603元) | 405元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (7,862元) | 7,815元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (926元) | 4,294元 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (289元) | 249元 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (759元) | 114元 | + 566% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (1,852元) | 1,086元 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (2,315元) | 589元 | + 293% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (52元) | 39元 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (926元) | 51元 | + 1721% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 41% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (660元) | 524元 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (347元) | 247元 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (1,125元) | 629元 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (1,125元) | 843元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 34% 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 (23,147元) | 161,247元 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (7元) | 9元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (174元) | 204元 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 187% 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 (35元) | 39元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (614元) | 27元 | + 2186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (283元) | 391元 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (289元) | 53元 | + 449% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (54元) | 33元 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (49元) | 34元 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 13元 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (32元) | 15元 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (139元) | 74元 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 242% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 242% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (315元) | 265元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 110元 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (722元) | 348元 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (345元) | 79元 | + 336% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (86元) | 29元 | + 194% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (23元) | 18元 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (5,787元) | 3,321元 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 0.20元 | + 5687% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (579元) | 410元 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 24元 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,316 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 79% more expensive than in China
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