- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 181% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,529 Franc (руб 895) | руб 371 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,494 Franc (руб 891) | руб 293 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 357) | руб 133 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (руб 357) | руб 64 | + 456% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Franc (руб 250) | руб 84 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (руб 286) | руб 158 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 476) | руб 331 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,753 Franc (руб 208) | руб 96 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (руб 90) | руб 36 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Franc (руб 48) | руб 65 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 Franc (руб 446) | руб 536 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,247 Franc (руб 148) | руб 92 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (руб 297) | руб 32 | + 832% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 553,651 Franc (руб 65,850) | руб 78,392 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477,789 Franc (руб 56,827) | руб 41,948 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,759 Franc (руб 6,870) | руб 6,252 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (руб 11,894) | руб 38,431 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (руб 9,515) | руб 26,101 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,973) | руб 4,240 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44,598 Franc (руб 5,304) | руб 476 | + 1015% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 223,563 Franc (руб 26,590) | руб 26,460 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (руб 23,787) | руб 5,637 | + 322% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (руб 533) | руб 430 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (руб 9,515) | руб 492 | + 1835% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 138% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (руб 6,781) | руб 5,009 | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,920) | руб 2,969 | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (руб 11,566) | руб 5,659 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (руб 11,566) | руб 7,515 | + 54% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 237,874) | руб 1,070,660 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 680 Franc (руб 81) | руб 41 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,759 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 313% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 313% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 357) | руб 312 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (руб 6,309) | руб 523 | + 1105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32,701 Franc (руб 3,889) | руб 1,497 | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,973) | руб 232 | + 1182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (руб 555) | руб 161 | + 245% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (руб 504) | руб 221 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 238) | руб 70 | + 241% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (руб 327) | руб 100 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,189) | руб 600 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 288% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 288% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (руб 3,240) | руб 1,572 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (руб 595) | руб 667 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,377 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (руб 7,416) | руб 3,447 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (руб 3,541) | руб 385 | + 819% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (руб 889) | руб 181 | + 390% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,989 Franc (руб 237) | руб 231 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (руб 59,469) | руб 31,989 | + 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (руб 119) | руб 3.76 | + 3066% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,947) | руб 3,101 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,784) | руб 134 | + 1231% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,805 prices entered by 774 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 146% more expensive than in Russia
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