Kayes: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Kayes is a small town in the Bouenza Department of the Republic of the Congo. It is located about 2 km north of Nkayi, the country’s fourth largest city.

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Exchange rateFCFA 585.95per 1 $XAF — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

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Pointe-Noire≈ 3 hr 20 min Kinshasa≈ 3 hr 25 min Libreville≈ 4 hr 10 min

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≈ 30 min awayNkayi

Month: ≈ $500
Distance: 2.3 km

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≈ 3 hr 20 min awayPointe-Noire

Month: ≈ $448
Distance: 170 km

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≈ 3 hr 25 min awayKinshasa

Month: ≈ $560
Distance: 226 km

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Source: Cost of Living in Nkayi, Congo 2026 — $500/mo · Cost of Living in Pointe-Noire, Congo 2026 — $206/mo · Cost of Living in Kinshasa 2026 — Democratic Republic of the Congo Expat Guide · As of September 13, 2026

Kayes: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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