Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 51% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India)
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Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 12% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ahmedabad | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (₨687) | ₨987 | - 30% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (₨373) | ₨412 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (₨243) | ₨170 | + 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (₨95) | ₨57 | + 68% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (₨112) | ₨104 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (₨139) | ₨64 | + 118% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (₨370) | ₨297 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (₨212) | ₨202 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (₨173) | ₨41 | + 320% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (₨61) | ₨132 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (₨615) | ₨1,804 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (₨111) | ₨90 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (₨63) | ₨58 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 268% | |||
Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 268% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ahmedabad | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (₨155,229) | ₨34,742 | + 347% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (₨76,092) | ₨24,612 | + 209% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (₨5,735) | ₨4,740 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (₨62,332) | ₨24,984 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (₨28,629) | ₨18,364 | + 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (₨2,469) | ₨6,546 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (₨4,234) | ₨529 | + 700% | |
40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (₨27,324) | ₨32,931 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (₨8,828) | ₨12,413 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (₨710) | ₨556 | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 257,284 Franc (₨7,699) | ₨1,093 | + 604% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 27% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ahmedabad | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (₨1,803) | ₨2,328 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (₨2,231) | ₨3,334 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (₨4,739) | ₨5,813 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (₨4,533) | ₨4,373 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ahmedabad | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (₨692,759) | ₨1,455,410 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,795 Franc (₨54) | ₨101 | - 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (₨1,664) | ₨800 | + 108% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,108 Franc (₨1,140) | ₨487 | + 134% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 52% more expensive than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ahmedabad | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (₨327) | ₨85 | + 286% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (₨560) | ₨199 | + 182% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (₨1,783) | ₨2,081 | - 14% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (₨465) | ₨413 | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (₨370) | ₨221 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (₨318) | ₨246 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (₨132) | ₨111 | + 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (₨93) | ₨90 | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (₨684) | ₨249 | + 175% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8% cheaper than in Ahmedabad (India) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ahmedabad | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (₨1,546) | ₨1,978 | - 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (₨828) | ₨699 | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (₨1,295) | ₨1,692 | - 23% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (₨2,928) | ₨2,163 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (₨387) | ₨509 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (₨178) | ₨178 | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (₨113) | ₨200 | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (₨28,054) | ₨45,767 | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (₨5.15) | ₨9 | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (₨5,218) | ₨2,191 | + 138% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,129 Franc (₨124) | ₨290 | - 57% | |
TOTAL | + 51% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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