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

🙂 Solo nomad: Republic of the Congo is 29.3% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 22.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Republic of the Congo is 30.6% cheaper than Canada without rent, and 18.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.66 FCFA 6,032
$18.65 CA$25.39
-42.84%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$37.29 FCFA 21.1K
$74.3 CA$101
-49.80%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.08 FCFA 2,878
$11.02 CA$15
-53.90%
Cappuccino
$3.97 FCFA 2,248
$3.75 CA$5.11
5.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.66 FCFA 942
$2.17 CA$2.95
-23.50%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.67 FCFA 946
$1.68 CA$2.29
-0.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.06 FCFA 3,430
$5.83 CA$7.94
3.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 FCFA 1,351
$5.74 CA$7.81
-58.36%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.16 FCFA 1,223
$2.24 CA$3.04
-3.57%
White Bread (500g)
$4.73 FCFA 2,677
$2.66 CA$3.62
77.82%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.94 FCFA 1,664
$3.6 CA$4.9
-18.33%
Eggs
$2.95 FCFA 1,670
$3.53 CA$4.8
-16.43%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.94 FCFA 3,931
$11.32 CA$15.41
-38.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.71 FCFA 2,667
$12.46 CA$16.96
-62.20%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.24 FCFA 4,667
$15.28 CA$20.8
-46.07%
Apples (1kg)
$2.38 FCFA 1,347
$4.17 CA$5.68
-42.93%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 FCFA 928
$1.5 CA$2.05
9.33%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.73 FCFA 2,112
$4 CA$5.45
-6.75%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.59 FCFA 1,465
$4.07 CA$5.54
-36.36%
Potato (1kg)
$1.9 FCFA 1,075
$2.78 CA$3.78
-31.65%
Onion (1kg)
$1.28 FCFA 722
$2.73 CA$3.72
-53.11%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.31 FCFA 741
$2.63 CA$3.58
-50.19%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.48 FCFA 271
$1.82 CA$2.48
-73.63%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.17 FCFA 1,792
$14.61 CA$19.88
-78.30%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.02 FCFA 4,538
$13.08 CA$17.8
-38.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 FCFA 329
$3.01 CA$4.1
-80.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 FCFA 1,109
$3.34 CA$4.55
-41.32%
🚌 Getting Around
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.25 FCFA 142
$2.56 CA$3.49
-90.23%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$23.1 FCFA 13.1K
$78.4 CA$107
-70.52%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.08 FCFA 1,177
$3.55 CA$4.83
-41.41%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.06 FCFA 599
$1.55 CA$2.11
-31.61%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.47 FCFA 2,529
$28.91 CA$39.35
-84.54%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.26 FCFA 715
$1.16 CA$1.58
8.62%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K FCFA 16.4M
$24.6K CA$33.5K
17.48%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21K FCFA 11.9M
$20.9K CA$28.5K
0.30%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$819 FCFA 463.7K
$155 CA$211
427.29%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.69 FCFA 16.2K
$45.2 CA$61.5
-36.53%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$42.26 FCFA 23.9K
$62.4 CA$84.9
-32.26%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.5 FCFA 26.9K
$42.82 CA$58.3
10.93%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.51 FCFA 9,345
$17.72 CA$24.11
-6.83%
Cinema Ticket
$6.17 FCFA 3,491
$11.25 CA$15.31
-45.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$68.1 FCFA 38.6K
$804 CA$1,094
-91.53%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,844 FCFA 5M
$12K CA$16.4K
-26.56%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.5 FCFA 31.4K
$56.7 CA$77.2
-2.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$56.7 FCFA 32.1K
$41.61 CA$56.6
36.36%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$136 FCFA 77.3K
$90.2 CA$123
51.34%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$116 FCFA 65.8K
$108 CA$147
7.61%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$881 FCFA 498.5K
$1,364 CA$1,857
-35.44%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$243 FCFA 137.7K
$1,208 CA$1,645
-79.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,989 FCFA 1.7M
$2,179 CA$2,966
37.17%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,096 FCFA 620.3K
$1,835 CA$2,497
-40.27%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,468 FCFA 2M
$6,152 CA$8,374
-43.63%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,008 FCFA 1.7M
$4,409 CA$6,001
-31.77%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Republic of the Congo
Canada
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$388 FCFA 219.5K
$2,867 CA$3,903
-86.48%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.77
6.33
22.75%

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

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

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