Cost of living comparison between Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) and Oporto (Portugal)
| Food | 151% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 151% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 35,333 Franc (€30) | €7.16 | 317% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,818 Franc (€10.83) | €5.32 | 104% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (€1.69) | €2.88 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,600 Franc (€2.20) | €0.65 | 240% |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc (€5.07) | €1.83 | 178% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | €1.35 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,500 Franc (€1.27) | €3.34 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (€1.69) | €1.20 | 41% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 3,050 Franc (€2.58) | €1.40 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2,772 Franc (€2.34) | €0.90 | 160% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (€25) | €5.54 | 358% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,475 Franc (€2.09) | €1.51 | 38% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,501 Franc (€2.11) | €0.77 | 175% |
| Housing | 97% | ||
| Housing in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 97% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,350,000 Franc (€1,141) | €593 | 93% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 Franc (€25) | €102 | 75% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 135,000 Franc (€114) | €21 | 442% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500,000 Franc (€1,268) | €496 | 155% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | €69 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,500 Franc (€7.18) | €6.75 | 6% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €5.39 | - |
| Clothes | 66% | ||
| Clothes in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 66% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 90,000 Franc (€76) | €89 | 15% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 90,000 Franc (€76) | €31 | 146% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 90,000 Franc (€76) | €71 | 7% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 135,000 Franc (€114) | €67 | 70% |
| Transportation | 172% | ||
| Transportation in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 172% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,300,000 Franc (€5,324) | €24,967 | 79% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,589 Franc (€1.34) | €1.61 | 16% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 231,827 Franc (€196) | €34 | 483% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €9.78 | - |
| Personal Care | 33% | ||
| Personal Care in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 33% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | - | €4.24 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Franc (€12.68) | €4.10 | 209% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.15 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,000 Franc (€5.92) | €3.81 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,958 Franc (€3.34) | €1.25 | 167% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (€1.69) | €2.05 | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 Franc (€12.68) | €9.84 | 29% |
| Entertainment | 67% | ||
| Entertainment in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 67% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41,667 Franc (€35) | €21 | 70% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €11.09 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €38 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 110,000 Franc (€93) | €41 | 129% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,750 Franc (€4.01) | €5.43 | 26% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (€2.54) | €1.58 | 60% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 2,800 Franc (€2.37) | €1.42 | 67% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 270,000 Franc (€228) | €156 | 47% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (€0.08) | €0.20 | 57% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 180,000 Franc (€152) | €48 | 219% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 2,700 Franc (€2.28) | €4.23 | 46% |
| TOTAL | 120% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,308 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2013.
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Cost of living in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 120% more expensive than in Oporto (Portugal)
For example, you would need at least €8,237
(9,747,167 Franc)
in Lubumbashi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€3,750
in Oporto.