- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,529 Franc (Rp 189,988) | Rp 64,060 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,494 Franc (Rp 189,117) | Rp 50,221 | + 277% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Rp 75,705) | Rp 31,397 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (Rp 75,705) | Rp 18,967 | + 299% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Franc (Rp 53,081) | Rp 22,704 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Rp 60,719) | Rp 15,321 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 100,940) | Rp 67,443 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,753 Franc (Rp 44,234) | Rp 37,831 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Rp 18,999) | Rp 18,389 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Franc (Rp 10,123) | Rp 32,050 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 Franc (Rp 94,559) | Rp 363,342 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,247 Franc (Rp 31,471) | Rp 19,021 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Rp 63,087) | Rp 15,904 | + 297% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 171% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 553,651 Franc (Rp 13,971,375) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477,789 Franc (Rp 12,056,998) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,759 Franc (Rp 1,457,537) | Rp 899,203 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,523,499) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,018,799) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 630,875) | Rp 630,805 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44,598 Franc (Rp 1,125,422) | Rp 244,903 | + 360% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 223,563 Franc (Rp 5,641,609) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 5,046,997) | Rp 1,766,010 | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Rp 113,122) | Rp 60,823 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,018,799) | Rp 59,495 | + 3293% | |
| Clothes | + 267% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 267% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Rp 1,438,684) | Rp 612,994 | + 135% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 1,892,624) | Rp 416,812 | + 354% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,453,885) | Rp 974,726 | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,453,885) | Rp 821,580 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 50,469,970) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 680 Franc (Rp 17,154) | Rp 8,713 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 376,741 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 425% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 425% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 75,705) | Rp 25,888 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Rp 1,338,615) | Rp 86,121 | + 1454% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32,701 Franc (Rp 825,212) | Rp 362,813 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 630,875) | Rp 45,322 | + 1292% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Rp 117,836) | Rp 23,501 | + 401% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Rp 107,031) | Rp 33,880 | + 216% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Rp 50,470) | Rp 15,234 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Rp 69,324) | Rp 13,078 | + 430% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 252,350) | Rp 92,813 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 321% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 321% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Rp 687,436) | Rp 207,987 | + 231% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 126,175) | Rp 98,924 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Rp 1,573,560) | Rp 480,517 | + 227% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Rp 751,248) | Rp 125,911 | + 497% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Rp 188,537) | Rp 46,550 | + 305% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,989 Franc (Rp 50,180) | Rp 57,305 | - 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,617,493) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,235) | Rp 1,764 | + 1331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,261,749) | Rp 536,205 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (Rp 378,525) | Rp 24,432 | + 1449% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,879 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.235
IDR
/
XAF
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia
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