Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (C$5.32) | C$5.78 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (C$2.09) | C$1.98 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (C$2.44) | C$4.18 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (C$3.04) | C$3.17 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (C$8) | C$10 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (C$4.66) | C$4.24 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (C$3.80) | C$3.76 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (C$1.34) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (C$2.44) | C$2.48 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (C$1.37) | C$1.93 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (C$3,402) | C$2,136 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (C$1,668) | C$1,257 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (C$126) | C$124 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (C$1,366) | C$1,120 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (C$627) | C$805 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (C$54) | C$66 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (C$93) | C$54 | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (C$599) | C$311 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (C$193) | C$97 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (C$16) | C$10 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (C$131) | C$25 | + 420% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (C$40) | C$60 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (C$49) | C$39 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (C$104) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (C$99) | C$117 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (C$15,182) | C$22,942 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,536 Franc (C$1.01) | C$1.67 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (C$36) | C$67 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,172 Franc (C$25) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (C$39) | C$77 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (C$10) | C$6 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (C$7) | C$4.33 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (C$2.90) | C$3.16 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (C$2.04) | C$2.46 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (C$34) | C$51 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (C$18) | C$27 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (C$28) | C$135 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (C$64) | C$96 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (C$8) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (C$3.89) | C$5.42 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (C$2.48) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (C$615) | C$647 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (C$0.11) | C$0.83 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (C$114) | C$37 | + 208% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,851 Franc (C$2.53) | C$11 | - 77% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
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These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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