Travel budget and cost of living in Brazzaville (Congo) how much does a trip cost?

Brazzaville travel budget

Brazzaville: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Brazzaville

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Brazzaville for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Brazzaville compared to Congo in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Brazzaville in 2020 is 4% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Brazzaville in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Brazzaville by expense type

Restaurant budget in Brazzaville

Lunch

$ 13/person
($ 4.4 to $ 22)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17

3 course dinner

$ 20/person
($ 11 to $ 41)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 30

McDonald's meal

$ 15/person
($ 8 to $ 39)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 5.3)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3.2)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Cappuccino

$ 3.8/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 6.3)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.8 to $ 4.2)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Water bottle

$ 1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Hotel and accommodation budget in Brazzaville

2-star hotel

$ 78/night
($ 78 to $ 78)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 106/night
($ 72 to $ 149)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 185

4-star hotel

$ 274/night
($ 224 to $ 365)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 263

5-star hotel

$ 265/night
($ 225 to $ 309)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 512

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 272/month
($ 206 to $ 366)

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63% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

Family room

$ 310/month
($ 230 to $ 384)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177

Supermarket food budget in Brazzaville

Milk

$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.9)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 5.3)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Rice

$ 2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.4)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 5.9)

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29% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Cheese

$ 20/kg
($ 16 to $ 22)

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58% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 2.9/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 11)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8.5)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Oranges

$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.5)

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27% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Tomatoes

$ 6.3/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 7)

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38% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Potatoes

$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 7)

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61% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Salad

$ 1.1/salad
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.5 to $ 4.2)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Joint of beef

$ 32/kg
($ 26 to $ 39)

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137% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Brazzaville

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 1 to $ 2.2)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Budget for living and housing in Brazzaville

Electricity, water...

$ 213/month
($ 128 to $ 298)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 174

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.5)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 2119/month
( $ 2119)

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44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1477

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 1801/month
( $ 1801)

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52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1185

Flat (centre)

$ 2648/month
( $ 2648)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2402

Flat (suburbs)

$ 1641/month
($ 953 to $ 2331)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1884

Gym

$ 75/month
($ 54 to $ 96)

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78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Private nursery

$ 318/month
($ 213 to $ 531)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1038

Private primary school

$ 10059/yr
($ 10059 to $ 20963)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18345

Leisure activity budget in Brazzaville

Cinema

$ 8.8/ticket
($ 8.8 to $ 22)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 20/hr
( $ 20)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 18

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Brazzaville

Cigarettes

$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 5.3)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.7

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 28 to $ 128)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 49

Summer dress

$ 61
($ 22 to $ 128)

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53% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Trainers

$ 165
($ 165 to $ 234)

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100% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 83

Leather shoes

$ 119
($ 89 to $ 266)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 107

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