Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 253% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 253% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (руб 1,687) | руб 406 | + 315% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (руб 885) | руб 283 | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 406) | руб 143 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (руб 247) | руб 65 | + 278% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (руб 271) | руб 88 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (руб 326) | руб 130 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 541) | руб 333 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (руб 291) | руб 107 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (руб 102) | руб 34 | + 202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (руб 102) | руб 66 | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (руб 1,573) | руб 593 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (руб 230) | руб 110 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (руб 338) | руб 29 | + 1068% | |
| Housing | + 331% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 331% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (руб 196,966) | руб 67,687 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (руб 85,130) | руб 38,434 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (руб 7,044) | руб 5,700 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (руб 91,908) | руб 32,389 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (руб 10,824) | руб 23,273 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,382) | руб 3,730 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (руб 8,871) | руб 439 | + 1921% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (руб 21,647) | руб 24,196 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (руб 27,059) | руб 6,604 | + 310% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (руб 607) | руб 413 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (руб 10,824) | руб 811 | + 1235% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 72% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (руб 7,713) | руб 4,784 | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,059) | руб 2,535 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (руб 13,156) | руб 5,645 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (руб 13,156) | руб 6,989 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 270,593) | руб 1,246,400 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (руб 78) | руб 47 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,029) | руб 1,588 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 370% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 370% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 406) | руб 451 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (руб 7,177) | руб 549 | + 1208% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (руб 3,309) | руб 1,290 | + 156% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,382) | руб 307 | + 1003% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (руб 632) | руб 183 | + 246% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (руб 574) | руб 213 | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 271) | руб 81 | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (руб 372) | руб 100 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,624) | руб 559 | + 190% | |
| 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 3,686) | руб 1,443 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (руб 676) | руб 574 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (руб 8,437) | руб 3,345 | + 152% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (руб 4,028) | руб 385 | + 946% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (руб 1,011) | руб 166 | + 508% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (руб 270) | руб 220 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (руб 67,648) | руб 35,616 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (руб 135) | руб 7 | + 1949% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (руб 6,765) | руб 3,599 | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (руб 338) | руб 161 | + 111% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,411 prices entered by 750 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 205% more expensive than in Russia
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