Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (Rp 304,695) | Rp 62,230 | + 390% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Rp 159,880) | Rp 52,137 | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,305) | Rp 30,582 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Rp 44,615) | Rp 18,388 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,870) | Rp 26,104 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Rp 58,793) | Rp 14,341 | + 310% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 97,739) | Rp 77,272 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Rp 52,603) | Rp 38,806 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Rp 18,396) | Rp 19,485 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Rp 18,463) | Rp 32,212 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Rp 284,163) | Rp 339,997 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Rp 41,539) | Rp 15,796 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,087) | Rp 17,158 | + 256% | |
| Housing | + 348% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 348% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (Rp 35,572,493) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Rp 15,374,674) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Rp 1,272,176) | Rp 772,430 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Rp 16,598,835) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,954,788) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 610,871) | Rp 502,555 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Rp 1,602,193) | Rp 285,184 | + 462% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Rp 3,909,575) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,886,969) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Rp 109,536) | Rp 69,682 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,954,788) | Rp 51,169 | + 3720% | |
| Clothes | + 225% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 225% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Rp 1,393,067) | Rp 655,076 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 1,832,613) | Rp 457,119 | + 301% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,376,079) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,376,079) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 136% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 48,869,692) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Rp 14,172) | Rp 9,156 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 468% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 468% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,305) | Rp 30,938 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Rp 1,296,171) | Rp 82,186 | + 1477% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Rp 597,669) | Rp 280,243 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 610,871) | Rp 38,725 | + 1477% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Rp 114,099) | Rp 26,962 | + 323% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Rp 103,637) | Rp 34,072 | + 204% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,870) | Rp 16,791 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Rp 67,126) | Rp 13,618 | + 393% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Rp 293,218) | Rp 63,841 | + 359% | |
| 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 665,639) | Rp 184,270 | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 122,174) | Rp 105,975 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Rp 1,523,667) | Rp 413,601 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Rp 727,428) | Rp 152,100 | + 378% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Rp 182,559) | Rp 44,543 | + 310% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Rp 48,679) | Rp 59,628 | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,217,423) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,435) | Rp 1,635 | + 1394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,221,742) | Rp 597,783 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,483 Franc (Rp 207,275) | Rp 24,831 | + 735% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,138 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 183% more expensive than in Indonesia
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