Cost of living comparison between Wuxi (China) and Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
| Food | 67% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wuxi (China) is 67% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元20 (2,993 Franc) | 35,333 Franc | 92% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元26 (3,816 Franc) | 12,818 Franc | 70% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 元10 (1,496 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 25% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元18 (2,694 Franc) | 2,600 Franc | 4% |
| 12 eggs, large | 元16 (2,394 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (1,047 Franc) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元38 (5,686 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | 279% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10.50 (1,571 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元12 (1,796 Franc) | 3,050 Franc | 41% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元6 (898 Franc) | 2,772 Franc | 68% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (14,964 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1,047 Franc) | 2,475 Franc | 58% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7.50 (1,122 Franc) | 2,501 Franc | 55% |
| Housing | 62% | ||
| Housing in Wuxi (China) is 62% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元3,625 (542,443 Franc) | 1,350,000 Franc | 60% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元525 (78,561 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | 162% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元50 (7,482 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 94% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,750 (561,148 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | 63% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 8,500 Franc | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元15 (2,245 Franc) | - | - |
| Clothes | 39% | ||
| Clothes in Wuxi (China) is 39% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元600 (89,784 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 0% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元249 (37,260 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 59% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 元700 (104,748 Franc) | 90,000 Franc | 16% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元600 (89,784 Franc) | 135,000 Franc | 33% |
| Transportation | 70% | ||
| Transportation in Wuxi (China) is 70% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元201,500 (30,152,348 Franc) | 6,300,000 Franc | 379% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7.15 (1,070 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | 33% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元200 (29,928 Franc) | 231,827 Franc | 87% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 26% | ||
| Personal Care in Wuxi (China) is 26% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元65 (9,727 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元32 (4,788 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元80 (11,971 Franc) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 7,000 Franc | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (1,496 Franc) | 3,958 Franc | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (1,496 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | 25% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元45 (6,734 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | 55% |
| Entertainment | 34% | ||
| Entertainment in Wuxi (China) is 34% cheaper than in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元150 (22,446 Franc) | 41,667 Franc | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元120 (17,957 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 元330 (49,381 Franc) | 110,000 Franc | 55% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元80 (11,971 Franc) | 4,750 Franc | 152% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (4,040 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | 35% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 元30 (4,489 Franc) | 2,800 Franc | 60% |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 270,000 Franc | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.29 (43 Franc) | 100 Franc | 57% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 元600 (89,784 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | 50% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 元10 (1,496 Franc) | 2,700 Franc | 45% |
| TOTAL | 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 152 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,562,500 Franc
in Lubumbashi
you would need to make just about 615,629 Franc
(元4,114)
in Wuxi.