Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (руб 1,277) | руб 466 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (руб 670) | руб 308 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 307) | руб 178 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (руб 187) | руб 79 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (руб 205) | руб 115 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (руб 246) | руб 209 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 410) | руб 412 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (руб 220) | руб 116 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (руб 77) | руб 59 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (руб 77) | руб 69 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (руб 1,191) | руб 638 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (руб 174) | руб 131 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (руб 256) | руб 37 | + 601% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 208% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (руб 149,109) | руб 61,886 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (руб 64,446) | руб 44,108 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (руб 5,333) | руб 8,171 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (руб 69,577) | руб 37,668 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (руб 8,194) | руб 26,807 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,561) | руб 4,924 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (руб 6,716) | руб 526 | + 1177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (руб 16,388) | руб 28,072 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (руб 20,485) | руб 8,737 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (руб 459) | руб 490 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (руб 8,194) | руб 773 | + 960% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (руб 5,839) | руб 5,735 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (руб 3,073) | руб 3,509 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (руб 9,960) | руб 6,597 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (руб 9,960) | руб 7,183 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 41% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 204,847) | руб 1,948,350 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (руб 59) | руб 50 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,536) | руб 1,752 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 233% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 307) | руб 466 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (руб 5,433) | руб 459 | + 1084% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (руб 2,505) | руб 1,425 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,561) | руб 300 | + 754% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (руб 478) | руб 210 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (руб 434) | руб 248 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 205) | руб 101 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (руб 281) | руб 123 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,229) | руб 662 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 181% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 181% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (руб 2,790) | руб 1,608 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (руб 512) | руб 566 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,944 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (руб 6,387) | руб 4,438 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (руб 3,049) | руб 399 | + 665% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (руб 765) | руб 188 | + 308% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (руб 204) | руб 258 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (руб 51,212) | руб 48,530 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (руб 102) | руб 3.24 | + 3063% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,121) | руб 2,786 | + 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (руб 256) | руб 172 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,961 prices entered by 409 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 112% more expensive than in Russia
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