Cost of living in Republic of the Congo compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Republic of the Congo is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,470 Franc ($20) | $19 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,543 Franc ($11) | $10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc ($4.92) | $5.78 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,826 Franc ($3.00) | $1.08 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc ($3.28) | $4.96 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,406 Franc ($3.95) | $4.69 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $7 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,153 Franc ($3.53) | $4.68 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc ($1.24) | $2.52 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 756 Franc ($1.24) | $3.05 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,629 Franc ($19) | $16 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,700 Franc ($2.79) | $2.76 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,500 Franc ($4.10) | $3.00 | + 37% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Republic of the Congo is about the same as 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 ($2,389) | $2,845 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 629,211 Franc ($1,033) | $2,149 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 52,064 Franc ($85) | $222 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 679,310 Franc ($1,115) | $1,889 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,000 Franc ($131) | $1,448 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc ($41) | $150 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65,570 Franc ($108) | $64 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 160,000 Franc ($263) | $299 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc ($328) | $137 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,483 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Franc ($131) | $31 | + 321% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Republic of the Congo is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 57,012 Franc ($94) | $54 | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $45 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 97,241 Franc ($160) | $93 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 97,241 Franc ($160) | $119 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Republic of the Congo is 64% 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 ($3,282) | $27,977 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 580 Franc ($0.95) | $1.05 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $79 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Republic of the Congo is 40% 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 ($4.92) | $8 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,046 Franc ($87) | $21 | + 307% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,460 Franc ($40) | $139 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,000 Franc ($41) | $8 | + 386% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,670 Franc ($8) | $4.83 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,241 Franc ($7) | $6 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc ($3.28) | $4.78 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,747 Franc ($4.51) | $2.24 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $27 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Republic of the Congo is 107% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 27,241 Franc ($45) | $55 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $28 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 62,356 Franc ($102) | $89 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,770 Franc ($49) | $14 | + 260% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,471 Franc ($12) | $5.19 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,992 Franc ($3.27) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc ($821) | $563 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Franc ($1.64) | $0.20 | + 721% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,000 Franc ($82) | $55 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 2,500 Franc ($4.10) | $10 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,798 prices entered by 2,803 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is about the same as in United States
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