Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 Franc (C$16) | C$14 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,236 Franc (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,725 Franc (C$4.58) | C$5.67 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,667 Franc (C$2.13) | C$2.31 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,543 Franc (C$2.84) | C$4.13 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,854 Franc (C$3.09) | C$2.54 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,807 Franc (C$10) | C$9 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,282 Franc (C$5.03) | C$3.55 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,478 Franc (C$4.39) | C$3.02 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,648 Franc (C$1.32) | C$2.26 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,333 Franc (C$13) | C$15 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,259 Franc (C$2.61) | C$2.18 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,186 Franc (C$0.95) | C$1.87 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,806,670 Franc (C$3,047) | C$1,209 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,450,000 Franc (C$1,961) | C$1,030 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 147,528 Franc (C$118) | C$104 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,895,350 Franc (C$1,517) | C$919 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,055,770 Franc (C$845) | C$695 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 79,834 Franc (C$64) | C$64 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 108,382 Franc (C$87) | C$39 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,104,540 Franc (C$884) | C$393 | + 125% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 469,002 Franc (C$375) | C$111 | + 239% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,032 Franc (C$27) | C$10 | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,985 Franc (C$1.59) | C$25 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (C$45) | C$58 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57,668 Franc (C$46) | C$41 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (C$133) | C$96 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (C$105) | C$87 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,393,600 Franc (C$21,128) | C$23,851 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,463 Franc (C$1.17) | C$1.19 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47,333 Franc (C$38) | C$47 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 1% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (C$9) | C$7 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,531 Franc (C$40) | C$80 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,678 Franc (C$13) | C$6 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,417 Franc (C$3.54) | C$3.16 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,823 Franc (C$3.06) | C$2.53 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,333 Franc (C$19) | C$19 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 32% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,000 Franc (C$43) | C$45 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,000 Franc (C$14) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 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$79) | C$89 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,333 Franc (C$5.07) | C$5.72 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,160 Franc (C$2.53) | C$5.43 | - 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 165 Franc (C$0.13) | C$1.04 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 154,681 Franc (C$124) | C$34 | + 261% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,433 Franc (C$2.75) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 87 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,889
(4,857,803 Franc)
in Kinshasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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