Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 159% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (Mex$ 464) | Mex$ 178 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 111 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 54 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 20 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 33 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 23 | + 283% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 68 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 40 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (Mex$ 433) | Mex$ 225 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 29 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 20 | + 362% | |
| Housing | + 337% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 337% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (Mex$ 54,224) | Mex$ 18,685 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (Mex$ 23,436) | Mex$ 8,707 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (Mex$ 1,939) | Mex$ 1,260 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (Mex$ 25,302) | Mex$ 10,820 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,980) | Mex$ 5,562 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 853 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (Mex$ 2,442) | Mex$ 378 | + 546% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,959) | Mex$ 7,424 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,449) | Mex$ 1,945 | + 283% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 101 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,980) | Mex$ 84 | + 3430% | |
| Clothes | + 273% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 273% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (Mex$ 2,123) | Mex$ 847 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,794) | Mex$ 616 | + 354% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (Mex$ 3,622) | Mex$ 1,534 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (Mex$ 3,622) | Mex$ 1,176 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 74,494) | Mex$ 318,137 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 498 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 332% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 332% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 83 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (Mex$ 1,976) | Mex$ 201 | + 882% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (Mex$ 911) | Mex$ 533 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 931) | Mex$ 70 | + 1238% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 48 | + 261% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 56 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 29 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 30 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 447) | Mex$ 189 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 362% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 362% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (Mex$ 1,015) | Mex$ 343 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 139 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 949 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (Mex$ 2,323) | Mex$ 657 | + 254% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (Mex$ 1,109) | Mex$ 114 | + 874% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 61 | + 355% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 18,623) | Mex$ 9,607 | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 1.95 | + 1813% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,862) | Mex$ 925 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,483 Franc (Mex$ 316) | Mex$ 57 | + 450% | |
| TOTAL | + 211% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,590 prices entered by 1,380 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 211% more expensive than in Mexico
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