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Cost of living in Congo Brazzaville

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Food Price in CFA
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 XAF
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 XAF
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 XAF
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 XAF
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 XAF
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 XAF
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 XAF
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 XAF
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 XAF
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 XAF
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 XAF
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 XAF
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 XAF
1.5 kg Sugar 10 XAF
2 liter cooking oil 20 XAF
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 XAF
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 XAF
1 liter milk 8.50 XAF
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 XAF
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 XAF
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 XAF
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 XAF
House Cleaning fee per day 105 XAF
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 XAF
Original branded Electric Fans 200 XAF
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 XAF
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 XAF
Single bed Blankets 120 XAF
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 XAF
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 XAF
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 XAF
Men's haircut 40 XAF
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 XAF
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 XAF
1 month of gym subscription. 105 XAF
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 XAF
Unisex Loris perfume 30 XAF
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 XAF
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 XAF
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 XAF
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 XAF
Go carting 30mins 120 XAF
Movie House 3d cinema 30 XAF
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 XAF
Photo shoot 120 XAF
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 XAF
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 XAF
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 XAF
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 XAF
Spalding Basketball 200 XAF
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 XAF
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 XAF
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 XAF
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 XAF
1 day rent a car cost 140 XAF
Driver’s license 2300 XAF
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 XAF
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 XAF
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 XAF
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 XAF
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 XAF
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 XAF

Below are some of the cost of living indicators in Congo Brazzaville and a list of items that are mostly used by foreigners in Congo Brazzaville, and the relevant costs.

Accommodation

An apartment in the city center in Congo Brazzaville costs CFA 1 419 800 and an apartment outside of the city center costs CFA 356 419. There are other accommodation options like homestays, student residences, and studios.

Shopping and Groceries

There are several shops where travelers can shop in Congo Brazzaville. Some of the shops include:

  • Casino supermarket
  • Nenu viande
  • Guenin
  • Casino bakery
  • La Mandarine

Transport –getting around in Congo Brazzaville is relatively easy and there are various transport options available to beat the challenges and get you where you need to go.

Rental Cars- there are several car hire options available in Congo Brazzaville including Avis, Europcar, Fax cars, and Mag autoto mention but a few.

Buses- Brazzaville has a fleet of taxi buses that ply the urban routes. Busses cost about CFA 150 per trip.

Minibusses – minibusses just like busses are also rather affordable and cost around CFA 150 per trip.

Taxis- there are local green taxis in Congo Brazzaville. Taxis can be used over short or long distances in Congo Brazzaville. The official taxi fare is at CFA 700 trip in town costs about CFA1000 Taxis can be booked at your accommodation or they can be flagged from anywhere in the towns. Taxis can be single hires or shared taxis. There are taxis at the Maya Maya Airport, Brazzaville train station, the beach, the markets, and at the hospitals.

Bills and Utilities: Utilities in Congo Brazzaville cost about CFA 10 000 per month, and Prepaid voice calls 1 min. cost CFA 95 per minute for local calls and  Internet 8mbps (1 month) costs CFA 109 745

Note: prices may be changed at any time by the service providers.