Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,625 Franc (C$18) | C$15 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,955 Franc (C$10) | C$9 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,556 Franc (C$5.36) | C$5.69 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,833 Franc (C$2.32) | C$2.17 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,539 Franc (C$2.89) | C$4.84 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,363 Franc (C$2.75) | C$2.90 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,361 Franc (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,278 Franc (C$5.95) | C$4.00 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,143 Franc (C$5.02) | C$3.31 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,783 Franc (C$1.46) | C$3.07 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,750 Franc (C$15) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,556 Franc (C$2.91) | C$2.51 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,714 Franc (C$1.40) | C$2.07 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 94% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,384,110 Franc (C$3,585) | C$1,576 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,766,670 Franc (C$2,263) | C$1,122 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178,571 Franc (C$146) | C$109 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,064,290 Franc (C$1,688) | C$1,019 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,050,000 Franc (C$859) | C$774 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 96,667 Franc (C$79) | C$66 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 132,500 Franc (C$108) | C$40 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,104,540 Franc (C$903) | C$377 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,667 Franc (C$263) | C$98 | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,429 Franc (C$22) | C$9 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (C$46) | C$59 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57,668 Franc (C$47) | C$40 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (C$136) | C$93 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (C$107) | C$92 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,000,000 Franc (C$21,263) | C$22,749 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,472 Franc (C$1.20) | C$1.27 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44,250 Franc (C$36) | C$65 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,112 Franc (C$23) | C$31 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (C$10) | C$8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (C$16) | C$20 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53,500 Franc (C$44) | C$96 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,678 Franc (C$13) | C$6 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,160 Franc (C$3.40) | C$3.09 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,525 Franc (C$2.07) | C$2.46 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,047 Franc (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56,667 Franc (C$46) | C$46 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,000 Franc (C$20) | C$26 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (C$27) | C$101 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,833 Franc (C$82) | C$87 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (C$10) | C$9 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (C$4.86) | C$5.53 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,956 Franc (C$3.24) | C$5.67 | - 43% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 163 Franc (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,583 Franc (C$151) | C$35 | + 329% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,505 Franc (C$2.87) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,923
(6,019,095 Franc)
in Kinshasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,400
in Abbotsford.
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