Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 77% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (8,301 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (4,356 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (1,997 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (1,215 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (1,331 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (1,602 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (2,663 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (1,433 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (501 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (503 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (7,742 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (1,132 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (1,664 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 63% 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 (969,128 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (418,864 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (34,659 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (452,214 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (53,256 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (16,642 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (43,650 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (106,511 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (133,139 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (2,984 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (53,256 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (37,952 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 299% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (19,971 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (64,733 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (64,733 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 14% 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 (1,331,393 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (386 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (9,985 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 333% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 333% 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 (1,997 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (35,313 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 1876% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (16,283 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (16,642 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 1185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (3,108 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (2,823 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (1,331 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (1,829 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (7,988 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 390% | |
| Entertainment | + 329% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 329% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (18,135 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (3,328 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (41,510 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 321% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (19,818 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 1942% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (4,974 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 734% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (1,326 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (332,848 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (666 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 2601% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (33,285 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (1,664 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria
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