Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 123% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (Rp 289,819) | Rp 61,205 | + 374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Rp 152,074) | Rp 50,520 | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Rp 69,726) | Rp 29,046 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Rp 42,437) | Rp 20,601 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Rp 46,484) | Rp 23,048 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Rp 55,923) | Rp 14,630 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 92,968) | Rp 66,405 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Rp 50,035) | Rp 43,134 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Rp 17,498) | Rp 18,263 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Rp 17,561) | Rp 34,771 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Rp 270,289) | Rp 406,659 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Rp 39,511) | Rp 17,291 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Rp 58,105) | Rp 16,247 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 304% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 304% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (Rp 33,835,766) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Rp 14,624,048) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Rp 1,210,065) | Rp 801,210 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Rp 15,788,443) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,859,351) | Rp 3,134,800 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 581,047) | Rp 505,106 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Rp 1,523,970) | Rp 237,062 | + 543% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Rp 3,718,701) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,648,377) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 276% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Rp 104,188) | Rp 57,323 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,859,351) | Rp 95,242 | + 1852% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Rp 1,325,055) | Rp 648,513 | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 697,256) | Rp 480,172 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,260,073) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,260,073) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 46,483,766) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Rp 13,480) | Rp 8,601 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Rp 348,628) | Rp 419,026 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 440% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 440% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 69,726) | Rp 22,598 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Rp 1,232,889) | Rp 89,583 | + 1276% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Rp 568,489) | Rp 204,790 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 581,047) | Rp 108,192 | + 437% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Rp 108,529) | Rp 22,334 | + 386% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Rp 98,578) | Rp 30,094 | + 228% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Rp 46,484) | Rp 22,886 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Rp 63,848) | Rp 11,284 | + 466% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Rp 278,903) | Rp 59,008 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 211% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Rp 633,141) | Rp 261,585 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 116,209) | Rp 99,216 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Rp 1,449,278) | Rp 573,242 | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Rp 691,913) | Rp 159,890 | + 333% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Rp 173,646) | Rp 37,239 | + 366% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Rp 46,302) | Rp 65,361 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Rp 11,620,941) | Rp 10,724,300 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,242) | Rp 1,849 | + 1157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,162,094) | Rp 509,555 | + 128% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (Rp 58,105) | Rp 32,683 | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 140% more expensive than in Indonesia
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