Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 247% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 247% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (₨5,816) | ₨851 | + 583% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (₨3,052) | ₨952 | + 220% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (₨1,399) | ₨348 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (₨852) | ₨169 | + 403% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (₨933) | ₨282 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (₨1,122) | ₨250 | + 350% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨1,866) | ₨1,139 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (₨1,004) | ₨290 | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (₨351) | ₨122 | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (₨352) | ₨549 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (₨5,424) | ₨2,784 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (₨793) | ₨289 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (₨1,166) | ₨191 | + 510% | |
| Housing | + 502% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 502% 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 (₨678,960) | ₨115,670 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (₨293,451) | ₨70,950 | + 314% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (₨24,282) | ₨25,995 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (₨316,816) | ₨59,502 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨37,310) | ₨50,821 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨11,659) | ₨20,152 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (₨30,581) | ₨2,097 | + 1359% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (₨74,621) | ₨71,636 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (₨93,276) | ₨23,262 | + 301% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (₨2,091) | ₨1,718 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (₨37,310) | ₨1,977 | + 1788% | |
| Clothes | + 220% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (₨26,589) | ₨3,426 | + 676% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (₨13,991) | ₨6,254 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (₨45,351) | ₨13,199 | + 244% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (₨45,351) | ₨8,569 | + 429% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is about the same as 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 (₨932,759) | ₨4,456,060 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (₨271) | ₨270 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (₨6,996) | ₨4,626 | + 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 419% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 419% 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 (₨1,399) | ₨1,015 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (₨24,740) | ₨1,391 | + 1679% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (₨11,408) | ₨3,667 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (₨11,659) | ₨521 | + 2136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (₨2,178) | ₨922 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (₨1,978) | ₨736 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨933) | ₨249 | + 274% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (₨1,281) | ₨242 | + 429% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (₨5,597) | ₨860 | + 551% | |
| Entertainment | + 534% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 534% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (₨12,705) | ₨3,545 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨2,332) | ₨2,089 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (₨29,082) | ₨7,109 | + 309% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (₨13,884) | ₨880 | + 1478% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (₨3,484) | ₨669 | + 421% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (₨929) | ₨1,106 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (₨233,190) | ₨119,622 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨3.79 | + 12193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (₨23,319) | ₨3,764 | + 520% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (₨1,166) | ₨415 | + 181% | |
| TOTAL | + 269% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,741 prices entered by 453 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 269% more expensive than in Pakistan
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