Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 205% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 205% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (₨1,687) | ₨367 | + 360% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (₨885) | ₨331 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (₨406) | ₨168 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (₨247) | ₨58 | + 329% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (₨271) | ₨93 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (₨325) | ₨39 | + 741% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨541) | ₨241 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (₨291) | ₨154 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (₨102) | ₨31 | + 232% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (₨102) | ₨169 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (₨1,573) | ₨776 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (₨230) | ₨91 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (₨338) | ₨37 | + 808% | |
| Housing | + 432% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 432% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (₨196,901) | ₨40,484 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (₨85,102) | ₨24,222 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (₨7,042) | ₨5,258 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (₨91,878) | ₨25,031 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨10,820) | ₨15,316 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨3,381) | ₨5,856 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (₨8,868) | ₨665 | + 1233% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (₨21,640) | ₨31,013 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (₨27,050) | ₨11,734 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (₨606) | ₨552 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (₨10,820) | ₨447 | + 2320% | |
| Clothes | + 105% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (₨7,711) | ₨2,473 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,058) | ₨2,814 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (₨13,152) | ₨4,387 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (₨13,152) | ₨3,148 | + 318% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨270,504) | ₨1,326,030 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (₨78) | ₨105 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (₨2,029) | ₨1,093 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 396% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 396% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨406) | ₨144 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (₨7,175) | ₨263 | + 2624% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (₨3,308) | ₨916 | + 261% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,381) | ₨412 | + 722% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (₨632) | ₨231 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (₨574) | ₨281 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨271) | ₨175 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (₨372) | ₨102 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (₨1,623) | ₨316 | + 414% | |
| Entertainment | + 421% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 421% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (₨3,684) | ₨1,432 | + 157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨676) | ₨597 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,467 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (₨8,434) | ₨1,933 | + 336% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (₨4,026) | ₨720 | + 459% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (₨1,011) | ₨226 | + 347% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (₨269) | ₨180 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (₨67,626) | ₨50,214 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨1.43 | + 9353% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (₨6,763) | ₨1,609 | + 320% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (₨338) | ₨265 | + 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 230% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,898 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 230% more expensive than in India
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