- Cost of Living
- Republic of the Congo
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 184% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,529 Franc (руб 873) | руб 354 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,494 Franc (руб 869) | руб 284 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 348) | руб 134 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (руб 348) | руб 64 | + 447% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Franc (руб 244) | руб 82 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (руб 279) | руб 148 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 464) | руб 309 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,753 Franc (руб 203) | руб 94 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (руб 87) | руб 35 | + 149% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Franc (руб 47) | руб 62 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 Franc (руб 434) | руб 524 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,247 Franc (руб 145) | руб 93 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (руб 290) | руб 31 | + 826% | |
| 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 64,179) | руб 75,569 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477,789 Franc (руб 55,385) | руб 40,521 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,759 Franc (руб 6,695) | руб 6,224 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (руб 11,592) | руб 37,854 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (руб 9,274) | руб 25,057 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,898) | руб 3,914 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44,598 Franc (руб 5,170) | руб 482 | + 973% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 223,563 Franc (руб 25,915) | руб 26,471 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (руб 23,184) | руб 5,806 | + 299% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (руб 520) | руб 399 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (руб 9,274) | руб 534 | + 1638% | |
| Clothes | + 127% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 127% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (руб 6,609) | руб 5,247 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,694) | руб 3,076 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (руб 11,272) | руб 5,565 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (руб 11,272) | руб 7,189 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 231,839) | руб 1,126,760 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 680 Franc (руб 79) | руб 42 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,719 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 322% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 322% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 348) | руб 315 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (руб 6,149) | руб 504 | + 1121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32,701 Franc (руб 3,791) | руб 1,316 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,898) | руб 227 | + 1178% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (руб 541) | руб 160 | + 239% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (руб 492) | руб 207 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 232) | руб 69 | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (руб 318) | руб 100 | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,159) | руб 524 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 287% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 287% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (руб 3,158) | руб 1,596 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (руб 580) | руб 670 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (руб 7,228) | руб 3,405 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (руб 3,451) | руб 373 | + 826% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (руб 866) | руб 178 | + 387% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,989 Franc (руб 231) | руб 228 | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (руб 57,960) | руб 31,480 | + 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (руб 116) | руб 4.91 | + 2261% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,796) | руб 3,050 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,739) | руб 137 | + 1171% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,611 prices entered by 913 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 144% more expensive than in Russia
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