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 36.6% cheaper than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 56.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: China is 35.1% cheaper than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 52.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.85 ¥20.46
$10.66 FCFA 6,032
-73.26%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.97 ¥172
$37.29 FCFA 21.1K
-35.72%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.96 ¥35.61
$5.08 FCFA 2,878
-2.36%
Cappuccino
$3.13 ¥22.47
$3.97 FCFA 2,248
-21.16%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 ¥3.18
$1.66 FCFA 942
-73.49%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 ¥2.1
$1.67 FCFA 946
-82.63%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.95 ¥6.83
$6.06 FCFA 3,430
-84.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 ¥15.32
$2.39 FCFA 1,351
-10.46%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.85 ¥13.23
$2.16 FCFA 1,223
-14.35%
White Bread (500g)
$1.68 ¥12.06
$4.73 FCFA 2,677
-64.48%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 ¥6.81
$2.94 FCFA 1,664
-67.69%
Eggs
$1.55 ¥11.11
$2.95 FCFA 1,670
-47.46%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.25 ¥95.1
$6.94 FCFA 3,931
90.92%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.28 ¥23.52
$4.71 FCFA 2,667
-30.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.85 ¥77.8
$8.24 FCFA 4,667
31.67%
Apples (1kg)
$1.77 ¥12.66
$2.38 FCFA 1,347
-25.63%
Banana (1kg)
$1.26 ¥9.01
$1.64 FCFA 928
-23.17%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.5 ¥10.73
$3.73 FCFA 2,112
-59.79%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.19 ¥8.5
$2.59 FCFA 1,465
-54.05%
Potato (1kg)
$0.75 ¥5.4
$1.9 FCFA 1,075
-60.53%
Onion (1kg)
$0.86 ¥6.15
$1.28 FCFA 722
-32.81%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 ¥4.37
$1.31 FCFA 741
-53.44%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 ¥4.14
$0.48 FCFA 271
20.83%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.45 ¥24.74
$3.17 FCFA 1,792
8.83%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.3 ¥81.1
$8.02 FCFA 4,538
40.90%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 ¥6
$0.58 FCFA 329
44.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 ¥12.05
$1.96 FCFA 1,109
-14.29%
🚌 Getting Around
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.4 ¥2.86
$0.25 FCFA 142
60.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.83 ¥149
$23.1 FCFA 13.1K
-9.83%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.36 ¥9.74
$2.08 FCFA 1,177
-34.62%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 ¥2.55
$1.06 FCFA 599
-66.98%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.8 ¥48.75
$4.47 FCFA 2,529
52.13%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.12 ¥8.05
$1.26 FCFA 715
-11.11%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K ¥137.7K
$28.9K FCFA 16.4M
-33.56%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.7K ¥119.8K
$21K FCFA 11.9M
-20.37%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.4 ¥369
$819 FCFA 463.7K
-93.72%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.77 ¥70.1
$28.69 FCFA 16.2K
-65.95%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.34 ¥81.3
$42.26 FCFA 23.9K
-73.17%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.55 ¥284
$47.5 FCFA 26.9K
-16.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.89 ¥107
$16.51 FCFA 9,345
-9.81%
Cinema Ticket
$6.23 ¥44.71
$6.17 FCFA 3,491
0.97%
🧸 Childcare & Education
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$417 ¥2,989
$68.1 FCFA 38.6K
511.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$17.7K ¥126.8K
$8,844 FCFA 5M
99.82%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.65 ¥327
$55.5 FCFA 31.4K
-17.72%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.49 ¥240
$56.7 FCFA 32.1K
-40.98%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.8 ¥515
$136 FCFA 77.3K
-47.40%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.9 ¥523
$116 FCFA 65.8K
-37.31%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$445 ¥3,194
$881 FCFA 498.5K
-49.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$255 ¥1,830
$243 FCFA 137.7K
4.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$915 ¥6,566
$2,989 FCFA 1.7M
-69.38%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$543 ¥3,895
$1,096 FCFA 620.3K
-50.44%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,142 ¥44.1K
$3,468 FCFA 2M
77.09%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,860 ¥20.5K
$3,008 FCFA 1.7M
-4.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
China
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$942 ¥6,755
$388 FCFA 219.5K
142.88%
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: October 29, 2025

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

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