Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (¥2,587) | ¥1,145 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (¥1,357) | ¥719 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (¥622) | ¥437 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (¥379) | ¥211 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (¥415) | ¥282 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (¥499) | ¥815 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (¥830) | ¥951 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (¥447) | ¥984 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (¥156) | ¥421 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (¥157) | ¥268 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (¥2,413) | ¥1,770 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (¥353) | ¥217 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (¥519) | ¥225 | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 84% 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 (¥302,036) | ¥194,768 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (¥130,542) | ¥126,641 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (¥10,802) | ¥21,178 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (¥140,936) | ¥142,258 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (¥16,598) | ¥80,836 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (¥5,187) | ¥13,643 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (¥13,604) | ¥3,988 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (¥33,195) | ¥59,521 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (¥41,494) | ¥17,809 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (¥930) | ¥665 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (¥16,598) | ¥2,700 | + 515% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (¥11,828) | ¥7,941 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,224) | ¥4,162 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (¥20,175) | ¥7,471 | + 170% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (¥20,175) | ¥15,388 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 75% 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 (¥414,938) | ¥2,576,380 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (¥120) | ¥161 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (¥3,112) | ¥16,725 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 124% 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 (¥622) | ¥1,370 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (¥11,005) | ¥1,955 | + 463% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (¥5,075) | ¥3,523 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (¥5,187) | ¥2,205 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (¥969) | ¥648 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (¥880) | ¥409 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (¥415) | ¥143 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (¥570) | ¥184 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (¥2,490) | ¥3,583 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 106% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (¥5,652) | ¥4,280 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (¥1,037) | ¥3,593 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (¥12,937) | ¥6,242 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (¥6,176) | ¥1,034 | + 498% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (¥1,550) | ¥533 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (¥413) | ¥526 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (¥103,735) | ¥58,872 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (¥207) | ¥41 | + 402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (¥10,373) | ¥11,178 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (¥519) | ¥554 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 25% more expensive than in Japan
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