Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (kr31) | kr131 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (kr30) | kr67 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (kr15) | kr31 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (kr9) | kr7 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (kr14) | kr30 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (kr11) | kr19 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (kr25) | kr68 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (kr19) | kr18 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (kr1.87) | kr10 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (kr10) | kr12 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (kr60) | kr78 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,477 Franc (kr26) | kr19 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (kr10) | kr10 | + 0% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 24% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (kr6,034) | kr8,455 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (kr1,810) | kr5,757 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | kr1,141 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | kr4,956 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr3,745 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | kr1,512 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (kr221) | kr193 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | kr3,644 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (kr1,207) | kr684 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (kr60) | kr54 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (kr5.66) | kr169 | - 97% | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 82% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (kr30) | kr778 | - 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (kr30) | kr230 | - 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (kr40) | kr745 | - 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | kr1,287 | - | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 10% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr304,676 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (kr5.81) | kr10 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | kr386 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 21% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (kr4.02) | kr50 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (kr8) | kr73 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (kr12) | kr58 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (kr39) | kr28 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (kr43) | kr29 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (kr8) | kr13 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (kr24) | kr16 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (kr14) | kr171 | - 92% | |
| 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 | - | kr337 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | kr187 | - | |
| 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 (kr60) | kr606 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | kr73 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (kr24) | kr42 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (kr10) | kr33 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (kr0.08) | kr0.91 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (kr171) | kr255 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | kr42 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 33% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr18,181 (4,519,954 Franc) in Goma.
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