Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 183% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (₨1,911) | ₨411 | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (₨1,003) | ₨361 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨182 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (₨280) | ₨62 | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (₨306) | ₨102 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (₨369) | ₨44 | + 746% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨613) | ₨243 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (₨330) | ₨186 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (₨115) | ₨41 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (₨116) | ₨163 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (₨1,782) | ₨913 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (₨260) | ₨91 | + 185% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (₨383) | ₨39 | + 885% | |
| Housing | + 496% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 496% 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 (₨223,059) | ₨42,568 | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (₨96,407) | ₨26,736 | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (₨7,977) | ₨5,123 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (₨104,084) | ₨28,833 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨12,258) | ₨17,547 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨3,830) | ₨4,724 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (₨10,047) | ₨652 | + 1440% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (₨24,515) | ₨26,371 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (₨30,644) | ₨11,993 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (₨687) | ₨484 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (₨12,258) | ₨604 | + 1928% | |
| Clothes | + 181% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (₨8,735) | ₨2,322 | + 276% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,597) | ₨2,519 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (₨14,899) | ₨3,978 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (₨14,899) | ₨2,853 | + 422% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 8% cheaper than 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 (₨306,439) | ₨1,528,690 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (₨89) | ₨104 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (₨2,298) | ₨1,661 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 472% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 472% 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 (₨460) | ₨100 | + 362% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (₨8,128) | ₨233 | + 3383% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (₨3,748) | ₨1,257 | + 198% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,830) | ₨329 | + 1063% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (₨715) | ₨243 | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (₨650) | ₨283 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨306) | ₨189 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (₨421) | ₨89 | + 372% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (₨1,839) | ₨307 | + 498% | |
| Entertainment | + 431% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 431% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (₨4,174) | ₨1,365 | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨766) | ₨545 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,704 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (₨9,554) | ₨2,328 | + 310% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (₨4,561) | ₨865 | + 427% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (₨1,145) | ₨261 | + 339% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (₨305) | ₨197 | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (₨76,610) | ₨43,773 | + 75% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (₨153) | ₨8 | + 1737% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (₨7,661) | ₨1,536 | + 399% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (₨383) | ₨249 | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 241% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,445 prices entered by 451 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 241% more expensive than in India
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