- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 125% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,529 Franc (Mex$ 250) | Mex$ 119 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,494 Franc (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 96 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 65 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 19 | + 432% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 31 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 21 | + 282% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 64 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,753 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 38 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 Franc (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 216 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,247 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 25 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 20 | + 313% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 140% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 553,651 Franc (Mex$ 18,351) | Mex$ 19,281 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477,789 Franc (Mex$ 15,837) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,759 Franc (Mex$ 1,914) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,315) | Mex$ 12,158 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,652) | Mex$ 6,850 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44,598 Franc (Mex$ 1,478) | Mex$ 382 | + 287% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 223,563 Franc (Mex$ 7,410) | Mex$ 8,054 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,629) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 229% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 110 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,652) | Mex$ 79 | + 3243% | |
| Clothes | + 209% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 209% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Mex$ 1,890) | Mex$ 838 | + 125% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,486) | Mex$ 674 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Mex$ 3,223) | Mex$ 1,525 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Mex$ 3,223) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 66,292) | Mex$ 318,271 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 680 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 451 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 273% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 273% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 77 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Mex$ 1,758) | Mex$ 181 | + 869% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32,701 Franc (Mex$ 1,084) | Mex$ 545 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 829) | Mex$ 72 | + 1049% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 50 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 55 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 28 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 30 | + 199% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 127 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 311% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 311% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 379 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 138 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,217 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Mex$ 2,067) | Mex$ 750 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Mex$ 987) | Mex$ 103 | + 854% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 55 | + 353% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,989 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 45 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 16,573) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 1329% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,657) | Mex$ 757 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 497) | Mex$ 52 | + 848% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,154 prices entered by 1,131 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 138% more expensive than in Mexico
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