Common information

Capital
Brazzaville
Language
French, Kongo
Currency
CFA Franc BEAC
Population
4,366,266
Phone code
+242

Cost of living and prices in Congo

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre383USD/month
in city centre1,059USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre900USD/month
in city centre3,250USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people14 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people50 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc8 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre5 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre4 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion4 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre2 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre1 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre2 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg5 USD
FoodRice white1 kg3 USD
FoodEggs12 pc3 USD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg7 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg5 USD
FruitsApples1 kg2 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg2 USD
FruitsOranges1 kg4 USD
FoodPotato1 kg2 USD
FoodTomato1 kg3 USD
FoodOnion1 kg1 USD
FoodLettuce1 head1 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre0 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle10 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack3 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket0 USD
Public transportMonthly pass pass23 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat2 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km1 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour7 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre1 USD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc29,344 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc27,223 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month41 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour25 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place6 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair58 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc60 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair100 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair55 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month812 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month24 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom1,059 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom383 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom3,250 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom900 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter3,436 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter2,953 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month456 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year6.54

List of largest cities in Congo

Brazzaville
1,284,609
Pointe-Noire
659,084
Dolisie
103,894
Kayes
58,737
Owando
23,952
Ouesso
23,915
Loandjili
23,204
Madingou
22,760
Gamboma
20,877
Impfondo
20,859

Ratings

Main factors in Congo

Leisure quality
4.4
Quality of life
4.9
Travelers rating
4.8
English speaking
6.4
Nightlife
6.4
Coworking spaces
2.8
Free WIFI
4.6

Safety in Congo

Healthcare
2.5
Racial tolerance
4.6
Female friendly
4.6
Friendliness to foreigners
6.4
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.3
Freedom of the press
6

Comfort in Congo

Weather comfort
6.4
Availability of air conditioners
4.6
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Congo

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 11 11 11 10 12 12 11 12 12 10 10 10 12
Average high, °C 23 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 24 22 21 22 23
Average temperature, °C 22 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 23 21 20 21 22
Average low, °C 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 17 16 15 15 17
Record low, °C 4 5 6 5 5 6 5 6 5 4 4 4 4
Rain, days 1 4 7 6 5 6 6 6 4 1 1 1 49
Fog, days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 4 2 14
Thunderstorms, days 0 1 3 3 3 4 4 4 2 0 0 0 26
Average precipitation, mm. 56 120 192 137 125 132 163 161 105 28 18 30 1267
Relative humidity, % 71 72 74 74 73 72 71 73 74 73 72 70 72
Relative humidity morning, % 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 27 28
Relative humidity evening, % 21 21 22 22 22 21 21 21 22 21 21 21 21
Wind speed, km/h 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 5 4
Day Length, часов 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11
Dew point, °C 18 19 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 18 17 17 229
Growing degree-day, °C 384 424 416 431 439 412 459 445 439 376 358 369 4951
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 16 14 14 14 14 15