Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Ahmedabad, India
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 2% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨120 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | ₨170 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨94 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨49 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨35 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨152 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨109 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 220 Franc (₨10) | ₨42 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨123 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨425 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨86 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨26 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨18,300 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨13,182 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨1,044 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨36,620 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,201 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨420 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨222 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨1,900 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨1,720 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,011 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,125 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 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 | - | ₨73 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨300 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₨145 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨89 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨329 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨466 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨181 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨204 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨86 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨159 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨859 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨400 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨718 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨500 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨531 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | ₨23,599 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨0.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,121 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨120 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Ahmedabad (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨81,250
in Ahmedabad
you would need to make just about ₨79,727
(1,760,215 Franc)
in Goma.
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