Cost of living in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Abadan, Iran

Currency:
Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 29% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (﷼ 134,142) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9,200 Franc (﷼ 246,822) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,200 Franc (﷼ 139,508) | ﷼ 60,000 | + 133% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (﷼ 48,291) | ﷼ 23,333 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (﷼ 120,728) | ﷼ 41,333 | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ﷼ 30,000 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ﷼ 93,333 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ﷼ 35,000 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (﷼ 53,657) | ﷼ 31,667 | + 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (﷼ 26,828) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,700 Franc (﷼ 126,094) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Franc (﷼ 53,657) | ﷼ 27,870 | + 93% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (﷼ 16,097) | ﷼ 14,719 | + 9% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 40% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 180,000 Franc (﷼ 4,829,128) | ﷼ 22,897,900 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 9,947,130 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Franc (﷼ 268,285) | ﷼ 3,603,310 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,000 Franc (﷼ 10,731,396) | ﷼ 38,099,200 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ﷼ 10,793,400 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (﷼ 1,341,424) | ﷼ 1,905,730 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen TV | 225,000 Franc (﷼ 6,036,410) | ﷼ 33,829,500 | - 82% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (﷼ 2,146,279) | ﷼ 10,449,500 | - 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (﷼ 536,570) | ﷼ 150,000 | + 258% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 154,583 | - | |
Clothes | - 80% | |||
Clothes in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 80% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (﷼ 402,427) | ﷼ 2,454,550 | - 84% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,000 Franc (﷼ 375,599) | ﷼ 1,580,860 | - 76% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (﷼ 268,285) | ﷼ 3,489,490 | - 92% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (﷼ 670,712) | ﷼ 2,997,220 | - 78% | |
Transportation | + 183% | |||
Transportation in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 183% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Franc (﷼ 2,146,279,144) | ﷼ 562,945,000 | + 281% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,300 Franc (﷼ 34,877) | ﷼ 9,801 | + 256% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (﷼ 536,570) | ﷼ 283,333 | + 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 2% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 71,667 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 110,000 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 153,967 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,875 Franc (﷼ 157,617) | ﷼ 91,667 | + 72% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 177,155 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (﷼ 53,657) | ﷼ 96,667 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (﷼ 13,414) | ﷼ 64,049 | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,700 Franc (﷼ 126,094) | ﷼ 150,000 | - 16% | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 2% cheaper than in Abadan (Iran) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,000 Franc (﷼ 241,456) | ﷼ 368,227 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 130,000 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 433,333 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ﷼ 717,668 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ﷼ 56,667 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Franc (﷼ 134,142) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (﷼ 13,414,245) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (﷼ 2,683) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 168% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ﷼ 651,615 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 500 Franc (﷼ 13,414) | ﷼ 93,333 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on October 13, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% more expensive than in Abadan (Iran)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 66,937,139
(2,495,002 Franc)
in Bukavu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 63,300,000
in Abadan.
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