- 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 867) | руб 359 | + 141% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,494 Franc (руб 863) | руб 278 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 346) | руб 134 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,000 Franc (руб 346) | руб 65 | + 433% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,103 Franc (руб 242) | руб 81 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (руб 277) | руб 138 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 461) | руб 310 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,753 Franc (руб 202) | руб 93 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (руб 87) | руб 35 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 401 Franc (руб 46) | руб 60 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,747 Franc (руб 432) | руб 532 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,247 Franc (руб 144) | руб 96 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (руб 288) | руб 32 | + 799% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 142% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 553,651 Franc (руб 63,780) | руб 75,087 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 477,789 Franc (руб 55,040) | руб 39,678 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 57,759 Franc (руб 6,654) | руб 6,137 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 100,000 Franc (руб 11,520) | руб 38,444 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,000 Franc (руб 9,216) | руб 24,360 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,880) | руб 3,704 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 44,598 Franc (руб 5,138) | руб 478 | + 974% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 223,563 Franc (руб 25,754) | руб 26,419 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (руб 23,040) | руб 6,120 | + 276% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (руб 516) | руб 403 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (руб 9,216) | руб 509 | + 1710% | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 121% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (руб 6,568) | руб 5,511 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,640) | руб 3,037 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (руб 11,202) | руб 5,637 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (руб 11,202) | руб 7,478 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 230,396) | руб 1,208,140 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 680 Franc (руб 78) | руб 43 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,702 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 323% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 323% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 346) | руб 324 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (руб 6,111) | руб 508 | + 1103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32,701 Franc (руб 3,767) | руб 1,237 | + 204% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,880) | руб 230 | + 1154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (руб 538) | руб 166 | + 224% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (руб 489) | руб 211 | + 131% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 230) | руб 71 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (руб 316) | руб 104 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,152) | руб 515 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 285% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 285% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (руб 3,138) | руб 1,688 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (руб 576) | руб 682 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (руб 7,183) | руб 3,292 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (руб 3,429) | руб 379 | + 804% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (руб 861) | руб 177 | + 385% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,989 Franc (руб 229) | руб 234 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (руб 57,599) | руб 31,513 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (руб 115) | руб 4.86 | + 2269% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,760) | руб 3,232 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,728) | руб 140 | + 1136% | |
| 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 7,233 prices entered by 830 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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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