Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Ahmedabad, India
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Food | + 110% | |||
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Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 110% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (₨330) | ₨120 | + 175% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (₨317) | ₨170 | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (₨158) | ₨94 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (₨96) | ₨52 | + 84% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (₨143) | ₨58 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (₨110) | ₨35 | + 217% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (₨267) | ₨152 | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (₨200) | ₨109 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (₨20) | ₨42 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (₨101) | ₨123 | - 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (₨634) | ₨425 | + 49% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,477 Franc (₨274) | ₨71 | + 286% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (₨101) | ₨26 | + 291% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 35% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨63,356) | ₨18,300 | + 246% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 450,000 Franc (₨19,007) | ₨13,182 | + 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨3,417 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨8,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨5,227 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨1,708 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (₨2,318) | ₨1,044 | + 122% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,369 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (₨12,671) | ₨11,214 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (₨634) | ₨370 | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (₨59) | ₨345 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 65% | |||
Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 65% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (₨317) | ₨1,900 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (₨317) | ₨1,720 | - 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (₨422) | ₨3,011 | - 86% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 3% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨600,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (₨61) | ₨73 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨300 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨217 | - | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 23% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨42) | ₨94 | - 55% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (₨84) | ₨347 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨13,592 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (₨127) | ₨307 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (₨412) | ₨152 | + 172% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (₨452) | ₨192 | + 136% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (₨84) | ₨164 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (₨253) | ₨73 | + 249% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (₨148) | ₨360 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 11% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨720 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,494 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨634) | ₨500 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨529 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (₨253) | ₨61 | + 313% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (₨101) | ₨100 | + 1% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,632 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (₨0.80) | ₨0.94 | - 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (₨1,800) | ₨1,121 | + 61% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 24% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨67,172
(1,590,343 Franc)
in Goma
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨54,000
in Ahmedabad.
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