Cost of living in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Adapazarı, Turkey
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 9% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (13TL) | 18TL | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9,200 Franc (24TL) | 19TL | + 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,200 Franc (13TL) | 6.00TL | + 124% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (4.66TL) | 3.63TL | + 28% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (12TL) | 6.00TL | + 94% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 4.50TL | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 17TL | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 4.83TL | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (5.17TL) | 4.17TL | + 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (2.59TL) | 8TL | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,700 Franc (12TL) | 17TL | - 27% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Franc (5.17TL) | 4.67TL | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (1.55TL) | 1.00TL | + 55% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 5% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 180,000 Franc (466TL) | 963TL | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 1,000TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Franc (26TL) | 200TL | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,000 Franc (1,035TL) | 800TL | + 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 600TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 150TL | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (129TL) | 60TL | + 116% | |
40” flat screen TV | 225,000 Franc (582TL) | 975TL | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (207TL) | 500TL | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (52TL) | 25TL | + 107% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 11TL | - | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 65% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (39TL) | 150TL | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,000 Franc (36TL) | 75TL | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (26TL) | 267TL | - 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (65TL) | 200TL | - 68% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 50% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Franc (206,937TL) | 95,000TL | + 118% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,300 Franc (3.36TL) | 5.50TL | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (52TL) | 35TL | + 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 11% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 5.00TL | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 3.00TL | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15TL | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 8TL | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,875 Franc (15TL) | 8TL | + 103% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 10TL | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (5.17TL) | 14TL | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (1.29TL) | 11TL | - 88% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,700 Franc (12TL) | 18TL | - 31% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 9% cheaper than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,000 Franc (23TL) | 55TL | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 25TL | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 40TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 75TL | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 45TL | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 10TL | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Franc (13TL) | 15TL | - 14% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (1,293TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (0.26TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 50TL | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 500 Franc (1.29TL) | 12TL | - 89% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 10% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,182TL
(1,230,281 Franc)
in Bukavu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,900TL
in Adapazarı.
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