Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (9,428 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (4,947 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (2,268 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (1,380 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (1,512 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (1,819 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (3,024 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (1,628 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (569 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (571 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (8,792 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (1,285 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (1,890 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (1,100,672 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (475,718 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (39,363 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (513,595 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (60,484 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (18,901 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (49,574 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (120,969 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (151,211 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (3,389 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (60,484 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 3932% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (43,104 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 409% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (22,682 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (73,520 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (73,520 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (1,512,109 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (439 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (11,341 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 393% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 393% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (2,268 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 493% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (40,106 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 2361% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (18,493 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (18,901 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 741% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (3,530 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 323% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (3,207 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (1,512 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (2,077 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (9,073 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 436% | |
| Entertainment | + 389% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 389% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (20,596 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (3,780 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (47,145 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (22,508 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 596% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (5,649 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 426% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (1,506 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (378,027 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (756 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 3082% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (37,803 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (1,890 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 318 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria
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