Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 9% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,804 Franc (C$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,236 Franc (C$11) | C$8 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,725 Franc (C$5.46) | C$6 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,562 Franc (C$2.44) | C$2.38 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,543 Franc (C$3.38) | C$4.08 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,854 Franc (C$3.68) | C$2.62 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,807 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,282 Franc (C$6.00) | C$3.73 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,478 Franc (C$5.23) | C$2.90 | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,648 Franc (C$1.57) | C$2.89 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,034 Franc (C$18) | C$16 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,259 Franc (C$3.11) | C$2.31 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,186 Franc (C$1.13) | C$1.76 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 116% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,212,180 Franc (C$4,020) | C$1,145 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,286,150 Franc (C$2,182) | C$990 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 147,528 Franc (C$141) | C$117 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,895,350 Franc (C$1,809) | C$919 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,055,770 Franc (C$1,007) | C$695 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 79,834 Franc (C$76) | C$64 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 108,382 Franc (C$103) | C$39 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,104,540 Franc (C$1,054) | C$392 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 469,002 Franc (C$448) | C$111 | + 304% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,032 Franc (C$32) | C$10 | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,860 Franc (C$1.77) | C$26 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (C$54) | C$61 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57,668 Franc (C$55) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (C$158) | C$95 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (C$125) | C$87 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,393,600 Franc (C$25,187) | C$22,684 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,451 Franc (C$1.39) | C$1.19 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57,486 Franc (C$55) | C$47 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (C$11) | C$8 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,531 Franc (C$48) | C$85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,678 Franc (C$15) | C$7 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (C$8) | C$3.90 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,638 Franc (C$4.43) | C$3.21 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,823 Franc (C$3.65) | C$2.46 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,483 Franc (C$21) | C$19 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,768 Franc (C$51) | C$43 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,000 Franc (C$17) | C$27 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$84 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,107 Franc (C$94) | C$93 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,643 Franc (C$11) | C$9 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,222 Franc (C$5.94) | C$5.44 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,530 Franc (C$3.37) | C$5.57 | - 39% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 70,000 Franc (C$67) | C$141 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 404 Franc (C$0.39) | C$2.00 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 154,681 Franc (C$148) | C$34 | + 334% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,381 Franc (C$3.23) | C$10 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 68 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,869
(4,054,828 Franc)
in Kinshasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,125
in Abbotsford.
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