Cost of living in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 54% more expensive than in Ajmer (India)
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Food | + 96% | |||
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Food in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 96% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Ajmer | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,087 Franc (₨1,110) | ₨166 | + 570% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,276 Franc (₨367) | ₨302 | + 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,658 Franc (₨139) | ₨145 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,475 Franc (₨104) | ₨45 | + 133% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,460 Franc (₨133) | ₨74 | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,467 Franc (₨104) | ₨33 | + 214% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,181 Franc (₨305) | ₨103 | + 195% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Franc (₨120) | ₨132 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,050 Franc (₨91) | ₨26 | + 253% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,393 Franc (₨72) | ₨91 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,855 Franc (₨744) | ₨555 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,742 Franc (₨82) | ₨74 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,545 Franc (₨46) | ₨20 | + 131% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 54% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Ajmer | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,780,680 Franc (₨83,209) | ₨12,519 | + 565% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,235,110 Franc (₨66,883) | ₨7,500 | + 792% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 609,900 Franc (₨18,251) | ₨5,000 | + 265% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨11,040 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨7,000 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,000 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Franc (₨3,292) | ₨1,800 | + 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 999,973 Franc (₨29,923) | ₨50,000 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 218,889 Franc (₨6,550) | ₨7,600 | - 14% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,509 Franc (₨374) | ₨276 | + 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,000 | - | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 42% cheaper than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Ajmer | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Franc (₨2,693) | ₨2,583 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (₨1,795) | ₨4,211 | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 Franc (₨2,693) | ₨4,671 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (₨4,040) | ₨2,500 | + 62% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 62% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Ajmer | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨800,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,576 Franc (₨47) | ₨85 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 179,551 Franc (₨5,373) | ₨1,870 | + 187% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 25% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Ajmer | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨92 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86,333 Franc (₨2,583) | ₨500 | + 417% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Franc (₨449) | ₨300 | + 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,569 Franc (₨227) | ₨228 | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,293 Franc (₨218) | ₨167 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,577 Franc (₨137) | ₨127 | + 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (₨67) | ₨28 | + 138% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,593 Franc (₨377) | ₨300 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 56% | |||
Entertainment in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 56% more expensive than in Ajmer (India) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Ajmer | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,333 Franc (₨1,297) | ₨328 | + 295% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨277 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107,826 Franc (₨3,227) | ₨1,704 | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (₨239) | ₨318 | - 25% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,473 Franc (₨164) | ₨195 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,780 Franc (₨83) | ₨101 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨32,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 132 Franc (₨3.94) | ₨2.50 | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 232,174 Franc (₨6,948) | ₨739 | + 840% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,958 Franc (₨118) | ₨190 | - 38% | |
TOTAL | + 54% |
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These prices were last updated on August 18, 2023.
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