Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 232% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (₨6,356) | ₨916 | + 594% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (₨3,335) | ₨1,082 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨533 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (₨931) | ₨232 | + 301% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (₨1,019) | ₨323 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (₨1,226) | ₨165 | + 641% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨2,039) | ₨836 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (₨1,097) | ₨279 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (₨384) | ₨114 | + 236% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (₨385) | ₨391 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (₨5,928) | ₨2,624 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (₨866) | ₨209 | + 315% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (₨1,274) | ₨144 | + 785% | |
| Housing | + 608% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 608% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (₨742,034) | ₨137,741 | + 439% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (₨320,712) | ₨58,708 | + 446% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (₨26,537) | ₨21,580 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (₨346,248) | ₨79,067 | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨40,776) | ₨35,699 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨12,743) | ₨17,044 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (₨33,421) | ₨2,308 | + 1348% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (₨81,553) | ₨58,431 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (₨101,941) | ₨29,384 | + 247% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (₨2,285) | ₨1,281 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (₨40,776) | ₨625 | + 6424% | |
| Clothes | + 189% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (₨29,059) | ₨4,832 | + 501% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (₨15,291) | ₨9,004 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (₨49,564) | ₨13,089 | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (₨49,564) | ₨13,255 | + 274% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (₨1,019,411) | ₨2,800,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (₨296) | ₨272 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (₨7,646) | ₨4,030 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 654% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 654% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,529) | ₨230 | + 566% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (₨27,038) | ₨838 | + 3128% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (₨12,467) | ₨3,307 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (₨12,743) | ₨1,222 | + 942% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (₨2,380) | ₨649 | + 267% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (₨2,162) | ₨557 | + 288% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨1,019) | ₨396 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (₨1,400) | ₨217 | + 544% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (₨6,116) | ₨495 | + 1136% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (₨13,885) | ₨3,859 | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨2,549) | ₨1,827 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (₨31,783) | ₨8,435 | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (₨15,174) | ₨2,877 | + 427% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (₨3,808) | ₨566 | + 573% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (₨1,015) | ₨979 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (₨254,853) | ₨149,999 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (₨510) | ₨255 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (₨25,485) | ₨5,226 | + 388% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (₨1,274) | ₨637 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 215% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 467 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 215% more expensive than in Pakistan
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