Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 56% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (kr24) | kr136 | - 82% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (kr23) | kr67 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (kr12) | kr29 | - 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (kr7) | kr8 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (kr11) | kr26 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (kr8) | kr22 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (kr20) | kr63 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (kr15) | kr18 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (kr1.45) | kr10 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (kr7) | kr11 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (kr47) | kr79 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,477 Franc (kr20) | kr19 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (kr7) | kr11 | - 31% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 31% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (kr4,681) | kr8,536 | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (kr1,404) | kr5,788 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | kr1,220 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | kr5,337 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr3,926 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | kr1,589 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (kr171) | kr188 | - 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | kr3,570 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (kr936) | kr710 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (kr47) | kr57 | - 17% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (kr4.39) | kr154 | - 97% | |
Clothes | - 85% | |||
Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 85% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (kr23) | kr786 | - 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (kr23) | kr244 | - 90% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (kr31) | kr727 | - 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | kr1,206 | - | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr301,099 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (kr4.51) | kr10 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr386 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr255 | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (kr3.12) | kr58 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (kr6) | kr73 | - 91% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (kr9) | kr58 | - 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (kr30) | kr28 | + 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (kr33) | kr29 | + 16% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (kr6) | kr13 | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (kr19) | kr16 | + 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (kr11) | kr176 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 44% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | kr344 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | kr191 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr475 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (kr47) | kr616 | - 92% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr77 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (kr19) | kr41 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (kr7) | kr33 | - 77% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,258 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (kr0.06) | kr0.93 | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (kr133) | kr230 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | kr42 | - | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr26,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr15,485 (4,961,978 Franc) in Goma.
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