Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Republic of the Congo Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Republic of the Congo

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 41.5% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 28.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 44% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 22.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$10.66 FCFA 6,032
74.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$37.29 FCFA 21.1K
99.20%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$5.08 FCFA 2,878
116.93%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$3.97 FCFA 2,248
-5.54%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$1.66 FCFA 942
30.72%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$1.67 FCFA 946
0.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$6.06 FCFA 3,430
-3.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$2.39 FCFA 1,351
140.17%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$2.16 FCFA 1,223
3.70%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$4.73 FCFA 2,677
-43.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$2.94 FCFA 1,664
22.45%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$2.95 FCFA 1,670
19.66%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$6.94 FCFA 3,931
63.11%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$4.71 FCFA 2,667
164.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$8.24 FCFA 4,667
85.44%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$2.38 FCFA 1,347
75.21%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.64 FCFA 928
-8.54%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$3.73 FCFA 2,112
7.24%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$2.59 FCFA 1,465
57.14%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$1.9 FCFA 1,075
46.32%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$1.28 FCFA 722
113.28%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$1.31 FCFA 741
100.76%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$0.48 FCFA 271
279.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$3.17 FCFA 1,792
360.88%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$8.02 FCFA 4,538
63.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$0.58 FCFA 329
418.97%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$1.96 FCFA 1,109
70.41%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.25 FCFA 142
924.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$23.1 FCFA 13.1K
239.26%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$2.08 FCFA 1,177
70.67%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$1.06 FCFA 599
46.23%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$4.47 FCFA 2,529
546.76%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$1.26 FCFA 715
-7.94%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$28.9K FCFA 16.4M
-14.88%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$21K FCFA 11.9M
-0.30%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$819 FCFA 463.7K
-81.03%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$28.69 FCFA 16.2K
57.55%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$42.26 FCFA 23.9K
47.63%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$47.5 FCFA 26.9K
-9.85%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$16.51 FCFA 9,345
7.33%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$6.17 FCFA 3,491
82.33%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$68.1 FCFA 38.6K
1080.27%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$8,844 FCFA 5M
36.16%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$55.5 FCFA 31.4K
2.14%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$56.7 FCFA 32.1K
-26.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$136 FCFA 77.3K
-33.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$116 FCFA 65.8K
-7.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$881 FCFA 498.5K
54.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$243 FCFA 137.7K
396.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$2,989 FCFA 1.7M
-27.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$1,096 FCFA 620.3K
67.41%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$3,468 FCFA 2M
77.40%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$3,008 FCFA 1.7M
46.56%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$388 FCFA 219.5K
639.42%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
7.77
-18.53%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

Last update for Republic of the Congo: October 28, 2025

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