Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 23% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay)
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Food | + 14% | |||
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Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 14% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (60,631 Gs) | 47,420 Gs | + 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (32,944 Gs) | 36,049 Gs | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (21,442 Gs) | 10,797 Gs | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (8,419 Gs) | 6,658 Gs | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (9,841 Gs) | 15,264 Gs | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (12,260 Gs) | 13,237 Gs | - 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (32,630 Gs) | 20,767 Gs | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (18,752 Gs) | 16,087 Gs | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (15,284 Gs) | 10,129 Gs | + 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (5,382 Gs) | 6,014 Gs | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (54,294 Gs) | 58,862 Gs | - 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (9,812 Gs) | 11,584 Gs | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (5,531 Gs) | 2,926 Gs | + 89% | |
Housing | + 193% | |||
Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 193% more expensive than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Asunción | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (13,700,112 Gs) | 5,559,710 Gs | + 146% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (6,715,721 Gs) | 3,373,270 Gs | + 99% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (506,195 Gs) | 603,517 Gs | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (5,501,252 Gs) | 3,453,020 Gs | + 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (2,526,758 Gs) | 2,172,520 Gs | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (217,883 Gs) | 337,620 Gs | - 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (373,658 Gs) | 96,961 Gs | + 285% | |
40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (2,411,573 Gs) | 2,311,720 Gs | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (779,098 Gs) | 1,094,660 Gs | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (62,676 Gs) | 34,748 Gs | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 257,284 Franc (679,490 Gs) | 39,024 Gs | + 1641% | |
Clothes | - 35% | |||
Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 35% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Asunción | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (159,124 Gs) | 312,558 Gs | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (196,873 Gs) | 305,441 Gs | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (418,297 Gs) | 625,761 Gs | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (400,113 Gs) | 394,847 Gs | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 35% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (61,141,249 Gs) | 123,280,000 Gs | - 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,795 Franc (4,740 Gs) | 8,068 Gs | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (146,887 Gs) | 243,038 Gs | - 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,108 Franc (100,645 Gs) | 52,926 Gs | + 90% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Asunción | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (28,838 Gs) | 37,313 Gs | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (49,400 Gs) | 63,938 Gs | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (157,360 Gs) | 147,011 Gs | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (41,066 Gs) | 26,988 Gs | + 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (32,624 Gs) | 23,895 Gs | + 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (28,078 Gs) | 32,371 Gs | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (11,686 Gs) | 11,542 Gs | + 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (8,199 Gs) | 15,272 Gs | - 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (60,342 Gs) | 102,287 Gs | - 41% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 30% cheaper than in Asunción (Paraguay) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Asunción | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (136,452 Gs) | 97,631 Gs | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (73,075 Gs) | 82,648 Gs | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (114,325 Gs) | 141,641 Gs | - 19% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (258,442 Gs) | 274,590 Gs | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (34,175 Gs) | 51,417 Gs | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (15,686 Gs) | 26,425 Gs | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (9,973 Gs) | 15,570 Gs | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (2,475,987 Gs) | 5,910,370 Gs | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (455 Gs) | 1,715 Gs | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (460,484 Gs) | 277,245 Gs | + 66% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,129 Franc (10,904 Gs) | 11,180 Gs | - 2% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 482 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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