Cost of living in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Alexandria, Egypt
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| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 170% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,048 Franc (E£ 393) | E£ 72 | + 446% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,355 Franc (E£ 139) | E£ 72 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,319 Franc (E£ 48) | E£ 36 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,047 Franc (E£ 34) | E£ 13 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (E£ 54) | E£ 20 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,933 Franc (E£ 33) | E£ 14 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,333 Franc (E£ 82) | E£ 29 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Franc (E£ 45) | E£ 21 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,050 Franc (E£ 34) | E£ 5.98 | + 472% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,393 Franc (E£ 27) | E£ 19 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,855 Franc (E£ 279) | E£ 92 | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,742 Franc (E£ 31) | E£ 11 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,571 Franc (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 111% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,485,680 Franc (E£ 27,897) | E£ 5,401 | + 417% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,229,820 Franc (E£ 25,026) | E£ 3,866 | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 234,356 Franc (E£ 2,630) | E£ 898 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 3,625 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,335 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 736 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Franc (E£ 1,235) | E£ 365 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 998,537 Franc (E£ 11,207) | E£ 6,508 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 220,000 Franc (E£ 2,469) | E£ 1,489 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,500 Franc (E£ 140) | E£ 67 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 12% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Franc (E£ 1,010) | E£ 740 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (E£ 673) | E£ 614 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 Franc (E£ 1,010) | E£ 1,504 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (E£ 1,515) | E£ 777 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 174% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,300,000 Franc (E£ 70,706) | E£ 453,039 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,576 Franc (E£ 18) | E£ 3.88 | + 356% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 179,551 Franc (E£ 2,015) | E£ 182 | + 1005% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 165% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 33 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (E£ 22) | E£ 80 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 86,000 Franc (E£ 965) | E£ 200 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,000 Franc (E£ 168) | E£ 40 | + 320% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (E£ 84) | E£ 21 | + 301% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,333 Franc (E£ 82) | E£ 26 | + 220% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,667 Franc (E£ 52) | E£ 20 | + 164% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (E£ 25) | E£ 15 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Franc (E£ 140) | E£ 48 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 147% | |||
| Entertainment in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 147% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,329 Franc (E£ 486) | E£ 153 | + 217% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 96 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 520 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,000 Franc (E£ 1,212) | E£ 228 | + 432% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,167 Franc (E£ 92) | E£ 52 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (E£ 62) | E£ 24 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,775 Franc (E£ 31) | E£ 19 | + 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 133 Franc (E£ 1.50) | E£ 0.23 | + 559% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 206,667 Franc (E£ 2,319) | E£ 416 | + 457% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,967 Franc (E£ 45) | E£ 28 | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 332 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 137% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 37,917
(3,378,455 Franc)
in Lubumbashi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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