Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Almería, Spain
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 18% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,804 Franc (€9) | €11 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,236 Franc (€6) | €5.50 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,725 Franc (€3.15) | €3.06 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,562 Franc (€1.41) | €1.59 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,543 Franc (€1.95) | €2.10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,854 Franc (€2.12) | €1.41 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,807 Franc (€7) | €5.00 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,282 Franc (€3.46) | €1.69 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,478 Franc (€3.02) | €1.38 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,648 Franc (€0.91) | €0.59 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,034 Franc (€10) | €4.69 | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,259 Franc (€1.79) | €1.35 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,186 Franc (€0.65) | €0.56 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 125% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,212,180 Franc (€2,320) | €672 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,286,150 Franc (€1,259) | €422 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 147,528 Franc (€81) | €89 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,895,350 Franc (€1,044) | €464 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,055,770 Franc (€581) | €329 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 79,834 Franc (€44) | €65 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 108,382 Franc (€60) | €29 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,104,540 Franc (€608) | €417 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 469,002 Franc (€258) | €71 | + 262% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,032 Franc (€19) | €7 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,860 Franc (€1.02) | €9 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 1% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (€31) | €81 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57,668 Franc (€32) | €23 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (€91) | €63 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (€72) | €64 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 14% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,393,600 Franc (€14,535) | €18,833 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,451 Franc (€0.80) | €1.29 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 57,486 Franc (€32) | €31 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (€6) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,531 Franc (€28) | €53 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,678 Franc (€9) | €4.30 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (€4.39) | €2.62 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (€4.17) | €3.36 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,638 Franc (€2.55) | €1.43 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,823 Franc (€2.11) | €1.97 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21,483 Franc (€12) | €11 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 12% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,768 Franc (€30) | €26 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,000 Franc (€10) | €12 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €46 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,107 Franc (€54) | €46 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,643 Franc (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,222 Franc (€3.43) | €2.22 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,530 Franc (€1.94) | €4.36 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 70,000 Franc (€39) | €178 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 404 Franc (€0.22) | €0.18 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 154,681 Franc (€85) | €28 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,381 Franc (€1.86) | €5.32 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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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 €2,675
(4,857,610 Franc)
in Kinshasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,000
in Almería.
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