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

😐 Solo nomad: Republic of the Congo is 57.8% more expensive than China without rent, and 129% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Republic of the Congo is 54% more expensive than China without rent, and 110.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.66 FCFA 6,032
$2.85 ¥20.46
274.04%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$37.29 FCFA 21.1K
$23.97 ¥172
55.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.08 FCFA 2,878
$4.96 ¥35.61
2.42%
Cappuccino
$3.97 FCFA 2,248
$3.13 ¥22.47
26.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.66 FCFA 942
$0.44 ¥3.18
277.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.67 FCFA 946
$0.29 ¥2.1
475.86%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.06 FCFA 3,430
$0.95 ¥6.83
537.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.39 FCFA 1,351
$2.14 ¥15.32
11.68%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.16 FCFA 1,223
$1.85 ¥13.23
16.76%
White Bread (500g)
$4.73 FCFA 2,677
$1.68 ¥12.06
181.55%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.94 FCFA 1,664
$0.95 ¥6.81
209.47%
Eggs
$2.95 FCFA 1,670
$1.55 ¥11.11
90.32%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.94 FCFA 3,931
$13.25 ¥95.1
-47.62%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.71 FCFA 2,667
$3.28 ¥23.52
43.60%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.24 FCFA 4,667
$10.85 ¥77.8
-24.06%
Apples (1kg)
$2.38 FCFA 1,347
$1.77 ¥12.66
34.46%
Banana (1kg)
$1.64 FCFA 928
$1.26 ¥9.01
30.16%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.73 FCFA 2,112
$1.5 ¥10.73
148.67%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.59 FCFA 1,465
$1.19 ¥8.5
117.65%
Potato (1kg)
$1.9 FCFA 1,075
$0.75 ¥5.4
153.33%
Onion (1kg)
$1.28 FCFA 722
$0.86 ¥6.15
48.84%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.31 FCFA 741
$0.61 ¥4.37
114.75%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.48 FCFA 271
$0.58 ¥4.14
-17.24%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.17 FCFA 1,792
$3.45 ¥24.74
-8.12%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.02 FCFA 4,538
$11.3 ¥81.1
-29.03%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 FCFA 329
$0.84 ¥6
-30.95%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 FCFA 1,109
$1.68 ¥12.05
16.67%
🚌 Getting Around
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.25 FCFA 142
$0.4 ¥2.86
-37.50%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$23.1 FCFA 13.1K
$20.83 ¥149
10.90%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.08 FCFA 1,177
$1.36 ¥9.74
52.94%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.06 FCFA 599
$0.35 ¥2.55
202.86%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.47 FCFA 2,529
$6.8 ¥48.75
-34.26%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.26 FCFA 715
$1.12 ¥8.05
12.50%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K FCFA 16.4M
$19.2K ¥137.7K
50.52%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21K FCFA 11.9M
$16.7K ¥119.8K
25.58%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$819 FCFA 463.7K
$51.4 ¥369
1492.73%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.69 FCFA 16.2K
$9.77 ¥70.1
193.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$42.26 FCFA 23.9K
$11.34 ¥81.3
272.66%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.5 FCFA 26.9K
$39.55 ¥284
20.10%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.51 FCFA 9,345
$14.89 ¥107
10.88%
Cinema Ticket
$6.17 FCFA 3,491
$6.23 ¥44.71
-0.96%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$68.1 FCFA 38.6K
$417 ¥2,989
-83.65%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,844 FCFA 5M
$17.7K ¥126.8K
-49.95%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.5 FCFA 31.4K
$45.65 ¥327
21.53%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$56.7 FCFA 32.1K
$33.49 ¥240
69.42%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$136 FCFA 77.3K
$71.8 ¥515
90.10%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$116 FCFA 65.8K
$72.9 ¥523
59.53%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$881 FCFA 498.5K
$445 ¥3,194
97.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$243 FCFA 137.7K
$255 ¥1,830
-4.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,989 FCFA 1.7M
$915 ¥6,566
226.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,096 FCFA 620.3K
$543 ¥3,895
101.79%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,468 FCFA 2M
$6,142 ¥44.1K
-43.53%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,008 FCFA 1.7M
$2,860 ¥20.5K
5.18%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Republic of the Congo
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$388 FCFA 219.5K
$942 ¥6,755
-58.83%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.77
4.06
91.38%

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

Last update for China: October 29, 2025

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