Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc ($20) | $17 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc ($11) | $9 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc ($4.81) | $5.07 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc ($2.93) | $0.99 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $3.33 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc ($3.86) | $4.43 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc ($3.45) | $3.93 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc ($1.21) | $1.92 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc ($1.21) | $3.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc ($19) | $16 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc ($2.73) | $2.26 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc ($4.01) | $2.46 | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,455,810 Franc ($2,336) | $2,513 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc ($1,010) | $1,960 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc ($84) | $206 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc ($1,090) | $1,778 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc ($128) | $1,342 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc ($40) | $139 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc ($105) | $56 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc ($257) | $300 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc ($321) | $134 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc ($128) | $26 | + 388% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 29% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc ($91) | $51 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $46 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc ($156) | $92 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc ($156) | $120 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 Franc ($3,210) | $25,474 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc ($0.93) | $1.06 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $77 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 51% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc ($4.81) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc ($85) | $19 | + 347% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc ($39) | $125 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc ($40) | $7 | + 439% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc ($7) | $4.17 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc ($7) | $5.50 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc ($3.21) | $4.18 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc ($4.41) | $2.05 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 98% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc ($44) | $49 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $27 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc ($100) | $83 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc ($48) | $13 | + 273% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc ($12) | $5.19 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc ($3.20) | $6 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc ($802) | $499 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc ($1.60) | $0.17 | + 857% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc ($80) | $53 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc ($4.01) | $9 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,131 prices entered by 2,612 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is 9% more expensive than in United States
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