Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 125% 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 1,721) | руб 629 | + 174% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (руб 903) | руб 356 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 179 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (руб 252) | руб 86 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (руб 276) | руб 137 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (руб 332) | руб 208 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 552) | руб 420 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (руб 297) | руб 127 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (руб 104) | руб 55 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (руб 104) | руб 83 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (руб 1,605) | руб 688 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (руб 235) | руб 167 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (руб 345) | руб 45 | + 675% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 198% 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 200,962) | руб 95,583 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (руб 86,857) | руб 54,204 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (руб 7,187) | руб 7,369 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (руб 93,773) | руб 50,974 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (руб 11,043) | руб 32,011 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,451) | руб 5,365 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (руб 9,051) | руб 892 | + 915% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (руб 22,087) | руб 21,598 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (руб 27,608) | руб 7,518 | + 267% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (руб 619) | руб 548 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (руб 11,043) | руб 763 | + 1348% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 35% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (руб 7,870) | руб 6,577 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,141) | руб 3,358 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (руб 13,423) | руб 7,995 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (руб 13,423) | руб 6,982 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 29% 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 276,082) | руб 2,596,350 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (руб 80) | руб 55 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,071) | руб 2,202 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 357% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 357% 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 414) | руб 251 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (руб 7,323) | руб 549 | + 1234% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (руб 3,376) | руб 1,878 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,451) | руб 347 | + 893% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (руб 645) | руб 222 | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (руб 585) | руб 181 | + 224% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 276) | руб 123 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (руб 379) | руб 128 | + 195% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,656) | руб 559 | + 196% | |
| Entertainment | + 319% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 319% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (руб 3,760) | руб 1,534 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (руб 690) | руб 649 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (руб 8,608) | руб 3,180 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (руб 4,110) | руб 502 | + 719% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (руб 1,031) | руб 192 | + 436% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (руб 275) | руб 228 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (руб 69,021) | руб 51,956 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (руб 138) | руб 10 | + 1339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 6,902) | руб 2,896 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (руб 345) | руб 196 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,856 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 133% more expensive than in Russia
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