Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to Uganda
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Food | + 114% | |||
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Food in Republic of the Congo is 114% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Republic of the Congo | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc (80,222 Shilling) | 18,923 Shilling | + 324% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc (42,094 Shilling) | 34,430 Shilling | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (19,300 Shilling) | 18,019 Shilling | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc (11,746 Shilling) | 3,399 Shilling | + 246% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (12,867 Shilling) | 10,421 Shilling | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc (15,479 Shilling) | 3,962 Shilling | + 291% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (25,733 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | + 135% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc (13,850 Shilling) | 10,962 Shilling | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (4,843 Shilling) | 3,924 Shilling | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc (4,861 Shilling) | 4,095 Shilling | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc (74,816 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 114% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc (10,937 Shilling) | 4,753 Shilling | + 130% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc (16,083 Shilling) | 4,002 Shilling | + 302% | |
Housing | + 82% | |||
Housing in Republic of the Congo is 82% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Republic of the Congo | Uganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc (9,365,720 Shilling) | 4,114,080 Shilling | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc (4,047,928 Shilling) | 3,500,000 Shilling | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc (334,945 Shilling) | 591,161 Shilling | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc (4,370,232 Shilling) | 3,660,000 Shilling | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc (514,667 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (160,833 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc (421,834 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | + 603% | |
40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc (1,029,334 Shilling) | 1,200,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (1,286,668 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 543% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc (28,839 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc (514,667 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 230% | |||
Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 230% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Republic of the Congo | Uganda | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc (366,774 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 634% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (193,000 Shilling) | 60,000 Shilling | + 222% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc (625,587 Shilling) | 365,222 Shilling | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc (625,587 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | + 317% | |
Transportation | - 52% | |||
Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 52% cheaper than in Uganda | ||||
Republic of the Congo | Uganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc (12,866,679 Shilling) | 35,000,000 Shilling | - 63% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc (3,731 Shilling) | 4,705 Shilling | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (96,500 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 61% | |
Personal Care | + 291% | |||
Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 291% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Republic of the Congo | Uganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (19,300 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc (341,263 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 1265% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc (157,358 Shilling) | 100,000 Shilling | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc (160,833 Shilling) | 8,000 Shilling | + 1910% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc (30,041 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 200% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc (27,286 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 173% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (12,867 Shilling) | 10,074 Shilling | + 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc (17,673 Shilling) | 5,000 Shilling | + 253% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc (77,200 Shilling) | 45,000 Shilling | + 72% | |
Entertainment | + 322% | |||
Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 322% more expensive than in Uganda | ||||
Republic of the Congo | Uganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc (175,253 Shilling) | 75,370 Shilling | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (32,167 Shilling) | 29,852 Shilling | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 100,000 Shilling | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc (401,159 Shilling) | 106,872 Shilling | + 275% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc (191,521 Shilling) | 24,345 Shilling | + 687% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc (48,065 Shilling) | 16,956 Shilling | + 183% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc (12,816 Shilling) | 4,507 Shilling | + 184% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (3,216,670 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc (6,433 Shilling) | 100 Shilling | + 6333% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc (321,667 Shilling) | 252,870 Shilling | + 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc (16,083 Shilling) | 12,286 Shilling | + 31% | |
TOTAL | + 87% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 99 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 05, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 87% more expensive than in Uganda
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