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 358,045) | Rp 67,167 | + 433% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Rp 187,874) | Rp 61,090 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 32,593 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Rp 52,427) | Rp 25,633 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Rp 57,426) | Rp 31,337 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Rp 69,088) | Rp 12,592 | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 114,853) | Rp 72,901 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Rp 61,813) | Rp 45,403 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Rp 21,617) | Rp 22,376 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Rp 21,696) | Rp 32,966 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Rp 333,918) | Rp 344,694 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Rp 48,813) | Rp 18,943 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Rp 71,783) | Rp 15,178 | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 205% 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 41,801,021) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Rp 18,066,686) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Rp 1,494,926) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Rp 19,505,191) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,297,059) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 717,831) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Rp 1,882,727) | Rp 378,883 | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Rp 4,594,118) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 5,742,648) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Rp 128,715) | Rp 91,402 | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Rp 2,297,059) | Rp 83,441 | + 2653% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Rp 1,636,985) | Rp 651,126 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 861,397) | Rp 458,661 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,792,116) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,792,116) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 33% 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 57,426,479) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Rp 16,654) | Rp 12,092 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Rp 430,699) | Rp 535,183 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 523% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 523% 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 86,140) | Rp 22,456 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Rp 1,523,122) | Rp 96,147 | + 1484% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Rp 702,317) | Rp 264,826 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 717,831) | Rp 66,604 | + 978% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Rp 134,078) | Rp 26,592 | + 404% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Rp 121,784) | Rp 33,023 | + 269% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Rp 57,426) | Rp 27,953 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Rp 78,879) | Rp 21,349 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Rp 344,559) | Rp 84,361 | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 393% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 393% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Rp 782,189) | Rp 261,890 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 143,566) | Rp 96,262 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Rp 1,790,451) | Rp 397,663 | + 350% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Rp 854,796) | Rp 149,637 | + 471% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Rp 214,524) | Rp 38,785 | + 453% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Rp 57,202) | Rp 50,891 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Rp 14,356,620) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 107% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 28,713) | Rp 2,388 | + 1103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,435,662) | Rp 433,566 | + 231% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (Rp 71,783) | Rp 46,861 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia
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