Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (Rp 326,414) | Rp 48,150 | + 578% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Rp 171,277) | Rp 54,894 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Rp 78,530) | Rp 30,099 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Rp 47,795) | Rp 20,570 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,353) | Rp 25,479 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Rp 62,984) | Rp 16,222 | + 288% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 104,706) | Rp 59,701 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Rp 56,352) | Rp 37,956 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Rp 19,708) | Rp 19,374 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Rp 19,779) | Rp 34,923 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Rp 304,418) | Rp 356,233 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Rp 44,500) | Rp 19,537 | + 128% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Rp 65,441) | Rp 19,724 | + 232% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 236% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (Rp 38,108,150) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Rp 16,470,602) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Rp 1,362,858) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Rp 17,782,023) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,094,128) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 654,415) | Rp 813,523 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Rp 1,716,399) | Rp 354,270 | + 384% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Rp 4,188,255) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 5,235,319) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Rp 117,343) | Rp 60,481 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,094,128) | Rp 67,068 | + 3022% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Rp 1,492,367) | Rp 655,630 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 785,298) | Rp 423,397 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,545,449) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,545,449) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 116% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 52,353,192) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Rp 15,182) | Rp 8,988 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Rp 392,649) | Rp 237,123 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 540% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 540% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 78,530) | Rp 23,300 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Rp 1,388,564) | Rp 87,183 | + 1493% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Rp 640,272) | Rp 254,843 | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 654,415) | Rp 49,080 | + 1233% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Rp 122,233) | Rp 19,454 | + 528% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Rp 111,025) | Rp 36,205 | + 207% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,353) | Rp 18,007 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Rp 71,911) | Rp 11,130 | + 546% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Rp 314,119) | Rp 86,706 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 299% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 299% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Rp 713,087) | Rp 166,095 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 130,883) | Rp 104,958 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Rp 1,632,276) | Rp 388,033 | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Rp 779,280) | Rp 111,803 | + 597% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Rp 195,572) | Rp 35,619 | + 449% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Rp 52,149) | Rp 47,498 | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Rp 13,088,298) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 26,177) | Rp 1,799 | + 1355% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,308,830) | Rp 579,157 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (Rp 65,441) | Rp 28,887 | + 127% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 942 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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XAF
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 158% more expensive than in Indonesia
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