Cost of living in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 55% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 68% | |||
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Food in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 68% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Brazzaville | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,040 Franc (73 zł) | 42 zł | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,699 Franc (51 zł) | 31 zł | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,852 Franc (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,035 Franc (13 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 237% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,151 Franc (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,459 Franc (23 zł) | 13 zł | + 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,000 Franc (132 zł) | 17 zł | + 682% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,826 Franc (12 zł) | 3.95 zł | + 204% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,386 Franc (16 zł) | 3.68 zł | + 327% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 864 Franc (5.69 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 11,291 Franc (74 zł) | 34 zł | + 118% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,937 Franc (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 525 Franc (3.45 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 19% | |
Housing | + 90% | |||
Housing in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 90% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Brazzaville | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,651,290 Franc (10,867 zł) | 7,434 zł | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 730,566 Franc (4,808 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 43,865 Franc (289 zł) | 757 zł | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,419,800 Franc (9,344 zł) | 4,150 zł | + 125% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,218 Franc (2,305 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 Franc (66 zł) | 393 zł | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109,745 Franc (722 zł) | 57 zł | + 1165% | |
40” flat screen tv | 353,264 Franc (2,325 zł) | 1,888 zł | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 167,498 Franc (1,102 zł) | 579 zł | + 90% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,611 Franc (63 zł) | 38 zł | + 66% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 35 zł | - | |
Clothes | + 57% | |||
Clothes in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 57% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 58,484 Franc (385 zł) | 310 zł | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 47,158 Franc (310 zł) | 156 zł | + 99% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,103 Franc (396 zł) | 348 zł | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,077 Franc (494 zł) | 403 zł | + 23% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 13% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 17,406,800 Franc (114,553 zł) | 120,428 zł | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 604 Franc (3.98 zł) | 7 zł | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (99 zł) | 108 zł | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 8,524 Franc (56 zł) | 35 zł | + 58% | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 74% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Brazzaville | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,747 Franc (18 zł) | 21 zł | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (33 zł) | 28 zł | + 19% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 18,771 Franc (124 zł) | 149 zł | - 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,250 Franc (41 zł) | 13 zł | + 214% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,160 Franc (27 zł) | 11 zł | + 142% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,011 Franc (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 144% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 Franc (20 zł) | 10 zł | + 91% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (66 zł) | 72 zł | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 67% | |||
Entertainment in Brazzaville (Republic of the Congo) is 67% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Brazzaville | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,327 Franc (232 zł) | 126 zł | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 58 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 233 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 54,821 Franc (361 zł) | 197 zł | + 83% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (39 zł) | 31 zł | + 27% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,460 Franc (43 zł) | 14 zł | + 202% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,700 Franc (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 500,000 Franc (3,290 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (0.63 zł) | 0.38 zł | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 85,647 Franc (564 zł) | 158 zł | + 256% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,206 Franc (8 zł) | 18 zł | - 57% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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