Cost of living in Brazzaville is very similar to Brikama (without rent).
Rent in Brazzaville is 7% more expensive than in Brikama.
Cost of living including rent in Brazzaville is 4% higher than in Brikama.
Food in Brazzaville is 22% cheaper than in Brikama.
Transport in Brazzaville is 226% more expensive than in Brikama.
| Brazzaville | Brikama | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Brazzaville | Brikama | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
3.55 $ | 3.69 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21.5 $ | 60.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.78 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.9 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.58 $ | 1.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.74 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.81 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.61 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.91 $ | 6.61 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.27 $ | 3.96 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.24 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 0.92 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.25 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.96 $ | 7.35 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 1.53 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.8 $ | 2.31 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.42 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.2 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.07 $ | 0.84 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.51 $ | 9.06 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.58 $ | 3.36 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.03 $ | 2.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.5 $ | 61.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
61 $ | 95.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.2 $ | 49.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 170 $ | 132 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 365 $ | 147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 260 $ | 92.4 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 576 $ | 290 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,630 $ | 1,461 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 922 $ | 1,158 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 430 $ | 57.8 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.32 % | 10.13 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.48 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 4.6 $ | 3.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 66.2 $ | 32.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 30.7 $ | 24.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 120 $ | 83.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,772 $ | 2,965 $ |