Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 50% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (¥2,840) | ¥1,025 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (¥1,490) | ¥723 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (¥683) | ¥519 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (¥416) | ¥197 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (¥456) | ¥316 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (¥548) | ¥629 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (¥911) | ¥962 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (¥490) | ¥902 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (¥171) | ¥574 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (¥172) | ¥285 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (¥2,649) | ¥1,208 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (¥387) | ¥184 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (¥569) | ¥206 | + 177% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (¥331,589) | ¥326,267 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (¥143,315) | ¥171,772 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (¥11,859) | ¥28,488 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (¥154,726) | ¥157,603 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (¥18,222) | ¥82,713 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (¥5,694) | ¥24,082 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (¥14,935) | ¥4,699 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (¥36,443) | ¥47,482 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (¥45,554) | ¥32,093 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (¥1,021) | ¥1,313 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (¥18,222) | ¥1,878 | + 870% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 62% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (¥12,985) | ¥6,136 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,833) | ¥5,199 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (¥22,149) | ¥8,989 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (¥22,149) | ¥13,588 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (¥455,539) | ¥2,700,660 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (¥132) | ¥165 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (¥3,417) | ¥10,143 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 87% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥683) | ¥2,497 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (¥12,082) | ¥1,967 | + 514% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (¥5,571) | ¥5,380 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (¥5,694) | ¥650 | + 776% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (¥1,064) | ¥938 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (¥966) | ¥702 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (¥456) | ¥218 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (¥626) | ¥216 | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (¥2,733) | ¥3,927 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 131% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 131% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (¥6,205) | ¥4,141 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (¥1,139) | ¥3,600 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (¥14,203) | ¥5,993 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (¥6,781) | ¥984 | + 589% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (¥1,702) | ¥472 | + 261% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (¥454) | ¥575 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (¥113,885) | ¥101,122 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (¥228) | ¥52 | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (¥11,388) | ¥9,280 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (¥569) | ¥592 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 32% more expensive than in Japan
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