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

🙂 Solo nomad: China is 36.1% cheaper than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 57.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: China is 34.5% cheaper than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 51.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.82 ¥19.53
$10.57 FCFA 5,970
-73.32%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.62 ¥163
$36.49 FCFA 20.6K
-35.27%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.97 ¥34.40
$5.03 FCFA 2,842
-1.19%
Cappuccino
$3.14 ¥21.70
$4.04 FCFA 2,279
-22.28%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 ¥3.07
$1.61 FCFA 910
-72.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 ¥1.84
$1.60 FCFA 904
-83.13%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.93 ¥6.41
$6.12 FCFA 3,453
-84.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 ¥14.39
$2.37 FCFA 1,340
-12.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.84 ¥12.71
$2.18 FCFA 1,232
-15.60%
White Bread (500g)
$1.62 ¥11.18
$4.71 FCFA 2,658
-65.61%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.96 ¥6.63
$3.04 FCFA 1,718
-68.42%
Eggs
$1.56 ¥10.78
$2.98 FCFA 1,682
-47.65%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.18 ¥91.2
$6.93 FCFA 3,911
90.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.21 ¥22.18
$4.64 FCFA 2,621
-30.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.89 ¥75.4
$8.28 FCFA 4,675
31.52%
Apples (1kg)
$1.77 ¥12.22
$2.46 FCFA 1,391
-28.05%
Banana (1kg)
$1.25 ¥8.65
$1.61 FCFA 911
-22.36%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.52 ¥10.54
$3.68 FCFA 2,080
-58.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.15 ¥7.96
$2.60 FCFA 1,467
-55.77%
Potato (1kg)
$0.76 ¥5.28
$1.90 FCFA 1,072
-60.00%
Onion (1kg)
$0.89 ¥6.15
$1.28 FCFA 723
-30.47%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 ¥4.25
$1.36 FCFA 767
-55.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 ¥3.72
$0.51 FCFA 290
5.88%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.38 ¥23.36
$3.26 FCFA 1,843
3.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.67 ¥80.7
$8.19 FCFA 4,624
42.49%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.78 ¥5.40
$0.59 FCFA 333
32.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.67 ¥11.55
$2.04 FCFA 1,153
-18.14%
🚌 Getting Around
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.43 ¥2.98
$0.23 FCFA 129
86.96%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.93 ¥145
$23.46 FCFA 13.2K
-10.78%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.41 ¥9.75
$2.10 FCFA 1,186
-32.86%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 ¥2.45
$1.11 FCFA 626
-68.47%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.48 ¥44.84
$4.63 FCFA 2,617
39.96%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 ¥8.05
$1.27 FCFA 719
-8.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.3K ¥133.3K
$28.9K FCFA 16.3M
-33.31%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$17.0K ¥117.5K
$21.1K FCFA 11.9M
-19.47%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.3 ¥355
$801 FCFA 452.3K
-93.60%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.84 ¥68.1
$28.17 FCFA 15.9K
-65.07%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.49 ¥79.5
$41.19 FCFA 23.3K
-72.10%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$40.28 ¥279
$46.33 FCFA 26.2K
-13.06%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.78 ¥102
$16.55 FCFA 9,344
-10.69%
Cinema Ticket
$6.41 ¥44.37
$6.38 FCFA 3,605
0.47%
🧸 Childcare & Education
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$403 ¥2,791
$69.1 FCFA 39.0K
483.73%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$17.9K ¥123.6K
$8,651 FCFA 4.9M
106.55%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.91 ¥318
$55.6 FCFA 31.4K
-17.38%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.39 ¥224
$56.9 FCFA 32.1K
-43.04%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.2 ¥493
$135 FCFA 76.3K
-47.29%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$74.0 ¥512
$116 FCFA 65.6K
-36.32%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$436 ¥3,017
$908 FCFA 512.8K
-51.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$254 ¥1,755
$244 FCFA 137.6K
4.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$900 ¥6,228
$3,012 FCFA 1.7M
-70.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$548 ¥3,792
$1,070 FCFA 604.0K
-48.76%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,140 ¥35.6K
$3,368 FCFA 1.9M
52.59%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,676 ¥18.5K
$2,900 FCFA 1.6M
-7.74%
💵 Salaries & Financials
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,024 ¥7,089
$396 FCFA 223.8K
158.54%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.06
7.77
-47.75%

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

Last update for China: March 3, 2026

Last update for Republic of the Congo: March 2, 2026

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