Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 122% 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 305,833) | Rp 44,863 | + 582% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Rp 160,477) | Rp 54,330 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,578) | Rp 27,591 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Rp 44,781) | Rp 19,917 | + 125% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,052) | Rp 25,297 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Rp 59,013) | Rp 18,627 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 98,104) | Rp 55,732 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Rp 52,799) | Rp 43,429 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Rp 18,465) | Rp 21,967 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Rp 18,532) | Rp 34,412 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Rp 285,224) | Rp 337,317 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Rp 41,694) | Rp 22,207 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,315) | Rp 17,971 | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 203% 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 35,705,324) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Rp 15,432,084) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Rp 1,276,926) | Rp 528,780 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Rp 16,660,817) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,962,087) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 613,152) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Rp 1,608,176) | Rp 410,662 | + 292% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Rp 3,924,174) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Rp 4,905,218) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 261% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Rp 109,945) | Rp 56,742 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Rp 1,962,087) | Rp 77,300 | + 2438% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 84% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Rp 1,398,269) | Rp 624,572 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 735,783) | Rp 443,680 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,384,951) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Rp 2,384,951) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 18% 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 49,052,176) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Rp 14,225) | Rp 12,273 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Rp 367,891) | Rp 150,291 | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 406% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 406% 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 73,578) | Rp 36,367 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Rp 1,301,011) | Rp 60,467 | + 2052% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Rp 599,901) | Rp 351,050 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 613,152) | Rp 130,123 | + 371% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Rp 114,526) | Rp 21,655 | + 429% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Rp 104,024) | Rp 34,558 | + 201% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,052) | Rp 30,035 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Rp 67,376) | Rp 15,580 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Rp 294,313) | Rp 88,350 | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 286% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 286% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Rp 668,125) | Rp 216,012 | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 122,630) | Rp 104,481 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Rp 1,529,356) | Rp 383,761 | + 299% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Rp 730,144) | Rp 162,937 | + 348% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Rp 183,241) | Rp 36,298 | + 405% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Rp 48,861) | Rp 40,791 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Rp 12,263,044) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,526) | Rp 2,029 | + 1109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,226,304) | Rp 496,553 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,315) | Rp 35,528 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 615 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia
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