Cost of Living in Republic of the Congo
Summary of cost of living in Republic of the Congo:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,500.4$ (1,960,820.8CFA), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,205.5$ (675,293.4CFA), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Republic of the Congo is, on average, 18.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Republic of the Congo is, on average, 40.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 6,559.57 CFA | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 22,958.50 CFA | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 2,875.96 CFA | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3,279.20 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,500.00 CFA | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2,277.77 CFA | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 926.55 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 759.88 CFA | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,300.00 CFA | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2,540.12 CFA | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 816.47 CFA | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,403.45 CFA | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,717.64 CFA | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 944.93 CFA | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,091.57 CFA | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 764.85 CFA | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 453.59 CFA | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 917.30 CFA | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1,119.02 CFA | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 802.02 CFA | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 499.00 CFA | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 747.51 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 390.04 CFA | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 4,637.67 CFA | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 468.05 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,060.17 CFA | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,820.55 CFA | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 150.00 CFA | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 13,130.35 CFA | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,217.03 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 4,000.00 CFA | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 781.25 CFA | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 16,718,663.13 CFA | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 11,874,825.72 CFA | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 474,067.39 CFA | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16,934.67 CFA | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 25,000.00 CFA | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 27,500.00 CFA | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 9,668.07 CFA | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 3,551.47 CFA | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 31,666.67 CFA | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 4,929,482.64 CFA | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 33,271.16 CFA | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 29,870.04 CFA | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 64,672.28 CFA | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 55,269.76 CFA | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 328,103.54 CFA | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 146,415.16 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,650,105.30 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 652,490.98 CFA | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 178,788.15 CFA | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 153,689.33 CFA | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 218,521.89 CFA | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 9.51 |
Prices in Republic of the Congo
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Last update: 17 October 2025
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Last update: 17 October 2025
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