Cost of living in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Al Jadid, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 3% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (4.228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9,200 Franc (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,200 Franc (4.397 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,800 Franc (1.522 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (3.806 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.250 Dinar | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 5.000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (1.691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (0.846 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,700 Franc (3.975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Franc (1.691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (0.507 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 180,000 Franc (152 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 10,000 Franc (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,000 Franc (338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (42 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 225,000 Franc (190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (68 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,000 Franc (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 14,000 Franc (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,000,000 Franc (67,654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,300 Franc (1.099 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,000 Franc (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,875 Franc (4.968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (1.691 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (0.423 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,700 Franc (3.975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,000 Franc (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,000 Franc (4.228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 500,000 Franc (423 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (0.085 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 500 Franc (0.423 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bukavu (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
480 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 467 Dinar
(552,456 Franc)
in Bukavu.
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