Cost of living comparison
Republic of the Congo is 2.1 times more expensive than Brazil overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.2 times more in Republic of the Congo
- Groceries
-
pay 2.1 times more in Republic of the Congo
- Transportation
-
pay 40.0% more in Republic of the Congo
- Housing
-
pay 4.7 times more in Republic of the Congo
- Childcare
-
pay 20.4% less in Republic of the Congo
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.1 times more in Republic of the Congo
- Clothing
-
pay 18.2% more in Republic of the Congo
The cost of housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, groceries, transportation, and clothing in Republic of the Congo are more expensive than in Brazil. Notably, housing, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of Brazil, you would:
pay 2.2 times more for restaurants
|
Brazil
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.09
R$29.58
|
$13.96
FCFA8,052
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.99
R$34.77
|
$8.94
FCFA5,154
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.99
R$5.73
|
$1.88
FCFA1,086
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.60
R$3.50
|
$1.50
FCFA864
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for groceries
|
Brazil
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.36
R$7.88
|
$2.56
FCFA1,478
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.98
R$23.09
|
$4.20
FCFA2,424
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.44
R$19.98
|
$7.87
FCFA4,540
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.87
R$10.86
|
$3.39
FCFA1,957
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.52
R$8.85
|
$2.20
FCFA1,267
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.81
R$4.71
|
$1.18
FCFA680
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.53
R$3.07
|
$0.91
FCFA525
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.45
R$2.63
|
$1.98
FCFA1,139
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
R$3.66
|
$1.21
FCFA697
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.49
R$2.84
|
$1.16
FCFA671
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.46
R$2.67
|
$1.05
FCFA606
|
|
pay 40.0% more for transportation
|
Brazil
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.67
R$21.29
|
$5.18
FCFA2,989
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$39.48
R$229.29
|
$22.59
FCFA13,030
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,264.28
R$111,886.92
|
$32,895.05
FCFA18,973,752
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.39
R$42.93
|
$14.09
FCFA8,130
|
|
pay 4.7 times more for housing
|
Brazil
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.79
R$103.33
|
$75.50
FCFA43,547
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$286.10
R$1,661.68
|
$971.39
FCFA560,292
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$200.36
R$1,163.71
|
$357.68
FCFA206,306
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.32
R$286.43
|
$456.95
FCFA263,569
|
|
pay 20.4% less for childcare
|
Brazil
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$259.04
R$1,504.49
|
$214.14
FCFA123,518
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,658.88
R$38,674.80
|
$5,100.00
FCFA2,941,663
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Brazil
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.55
R$9.02
|
$2.76
FCFA1,594
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.55
R$9.02
|
$4.13
FCFA2,384
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.94
R$11.28
|
$3.75
FCFA2,163
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.85
R$126.92
|
$61.25
FCFA35,328
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.84
R$33.91
|
$8.17
FCFA4,712
|
|
pay 18.2% more for clothing
|
Brazil
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$43.13
R$250.49
|
$35.83
FCFA20,669
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.67
R$230.41
|
$37.92
FCFA21,870
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$69.89
R$405.92
|
$92.22
FCFA53,193
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$56.60
R$328.71
|
$91.67
FCFA52,873
|
|
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