Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Almería, Spain
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 28% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,625 Franc (€11) | €11 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,955 Franc (€6) | €5.61 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,556 Franc (€3.38) | €2.94 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,833 Franc (€1.46) | €0.97 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,539 Franc (€1.82) | €2.13 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,363 Franc (€1.73) | €1.37 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,361 Franc (€4.83) | €5.00 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,278 Franc (€3.75) | €1.75 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,143 Franc (€3.17) | €1.24 | + 154% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,783 Franc (€0.92) | €0.63 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,750 Franc (€9) | €4.94 | + 85% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,556 Franc (€1.83) | €1.39 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,714 Franc (€0.88) | €0.53 | + 66% | |
Housing | + 138% | |||
Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 138% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,384,110 Franc (€2,260) | €678 | + 233% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,766,670 Franc (€1,426) | €439 | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178,571 Franc (€92) | €89 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,064,290 Franc (€1,064) | €463 | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,050,000 Franc (€541) | €325 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 96,667 Franc (€50) | €66 | - 24% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 132,500 Franc (€68) | €27 | + 152% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,104,540 Franc (€569) | €414 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,667 Franc (€166) | €73 | + 126% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,429 Franc (€14) | €8 | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €10 | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (€29) | €79 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57,668 Franc (€30) | €25 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (€86) | €65 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (€68) | €73 | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 24% | |||
Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 24% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,000,000 Franc (€13,404) | €19,000 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,472 Franc (€0.76) | €1.27 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47,333 Franc (€24) | €29 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,112 Franc (€14) | €16 | - 11% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (€10) | €12 | - 12% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53,500 Franc (€28) | €54 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,678 Franc (€8) | €4.63 | + 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (€4.11) | €2.78 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (€3.91) | €2.97 | + 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,160 Franc (€2.14) | €1.37 | + 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,525 Franc (€1.30) | €2.01 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,047 Franc (€11) | €11 | + 7% | |
Entertainment | + 18% | |||
Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 18% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56,667 Franc (€29) | €25 | + 17% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,000 Franc (€12) | €12 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (€17) | €44 | - 61% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,833 Franc (€52) | €46 | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (€6) | €7 | - 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (€3.06) | €2.10 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,956 Franc (€2.04) | €4.64 | - 56% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 163 Franc (€0.08) | €0.17 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,583 Franc (€95) | €29 | + 228% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,505 Franc (€1.81) | €4.42 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 34% more expensive than in Almería (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,684
(5,205,388 Franc)
in Kinshasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Almería.
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