Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 348% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 348% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (₨3,955) | ₨519 | + 661% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (₨2,075) | ₨742 | + 180% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (₨951) | ₨215 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (₨579) | ₨119 | + 385% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (₨634) | ₨168 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (₨763) | ₨102 | + 651% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨1,269) | ₨658 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (₨683) | ₨194 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (₨239) | ₨51 | + 365% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (₨240) | ₨220 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (₨3,688) | ₨2,141 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (₨539) | ₨170 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (₨793) | ₨77 | + 925% | |
| Housing | + 546% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 546% 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 (₨461,718) | ₨65,360 | + 606% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (₨199,558) | ₨44,450 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (₨16,512) | ₨14,918 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (₨215,447) | ₨47,849 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (₨25,372) | ₨35,800 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨7,929) | ₨10,123 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (₨20,796) | ₨2,270 | + 816% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (₨50,745) | ₨53,975 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (₨63,431) | ₨18,356 | + 246% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (₨1,422) | ₨851 | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (₨25,372) | ₨797 | + 3082% | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (₨18,081) | ₨4,868 | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (₨9,515) | ₨7,670 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (₨30,841) | ₨17,357 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (₨30,841) | ₨8,106 | + 280% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 32% cheaper 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 (₨634,310) | ₨5,697,890 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (₨184) | ₨146 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (₨4,757) | ₨4,073 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 446% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 446% 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 (₨951) | ₨237 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (₨16,824) | ₨572 | + 2843% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (₨7,758) | ₨1,768 | + 339% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (₨7,929) | ₨1,267 | + 526% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (₨1,481) | ₨575 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (₨1,345) | ₨371 | + 263% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨634) | ₨352 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (₨871) | ₨116 | + 649% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (₨3,806) | ₨681 | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 387% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 387% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (₨8,640) | ₨2,016 | + 329% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨1,908 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (₨19,777) | ₨4,907 | + 303% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (₨9,442) | ₨1,025 | + 821% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (₨2,370) | ₨469 | + 405% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (₨632) | ₨513 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (₨158,578) | ₨107,118 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (₨317) | ₨4.02 | + 7794% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (₨15,858) | ₨4,729 | + 235% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (₨793) | ₨237 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 245% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 922 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 245% more expensive than in Pakistan
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