Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 197% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (руб 1,347) | руб 381 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (руб 707) | руб 255 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 324) | руб 141 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (руб 197) | руб 67 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (руб 216) | руб 87 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (руб 260) | руб 150 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 432) | руб 320 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (руб 233) | руб 95 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (руб 81) | руб 33 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (руб 82) | руб 61 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (руб 1,257) | руб 530 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (руб 184) | руб 94 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (руб 270) | руб 32 | + 757% | |
| Housing | + 215% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 215% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (руб 157,316) | руб 75,673 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (руб 67,993) | руб 43,484 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (руб 5,626) | руб 6,636 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (руб 73,407) | руб 39,851 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (руб 8,645) | руб 25,004 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,702) | руб 4,110 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (руб 7,086) | руб 417 | + 1600% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (руб 17,290) | руб 24,777 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (руб 21,612) | руб 5,517 | + 292% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (руб 484) | руб 430 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (руб 8,645) | руб 724 | + 1094% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (руб 6,161) | руб 5,782 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,105) | руб 2,885 | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (руб 10,508) | руб 5,928 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (руб 10,508) | руб 6,846 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 216,122) | руб 1,412,860 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (руб 63) | руб 45 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,906 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 262% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 262% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 324) | руб 502 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (руб 5,732) | руб 585 | + 880% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (руб 2,643) | руб 1,351 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,702) | руб 238 | + 1037% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (руб 505) | руб 155 | + 225% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (руб 458) | руб 198 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 216) | руб 69 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (руб 297) | руб 98 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,297) | руб 603 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 255% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 255% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (руб 2,944) | руб 1,770 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (руб 540) | руб 610 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (руб 6,738) | руб 3,282 | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (руб 3,217) | руб 431 | + 646% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (руб 807) | руб 218 | + 270% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (руб 215) | руб 241 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (руб 54,031) | руб 30,129 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (руб 108) | руб 2.68 | + 3930% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,403) | руб 3,340 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,483 Franc (руб 917) | руб 150 | + 510% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,271 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 148% more expensive than in Russia
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