Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 19% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil)
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| Food | + 8% | |||
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| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 36 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 40 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.29 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 27 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.44 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (R$ 4.12) | R$ 6 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 44 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (R$ 4.24) | R$ 4.05 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 151% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (R$ 10,497) | R$ 4,188 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (R$ 5,146) | R$ 2,804 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (R$ 388) | R$ 654 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (R$ 4,215) | R$ 2,751 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (R$ 1,936) | R$ 1,766 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (R$ 167) | R$ 574 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (R$ 286) | R$ 103 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (R$ 1,848) | R$ 2,434 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (R$ 597) | R$ 560 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 29 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261,089 Franc (R$ 528) | R$ 16 | + 3106% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 12% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (R$ 122) | R$ 264 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (R$ 151) | R$ 128 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (R$ 321) | R$ 411 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (R$ 307) | R$ 276 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 39% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (R$ 46,848) | R$ 83,764 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,795 Franc (R$ 3.63) | R$ 7 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (R$ 113) | R$ 204 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,132 Franc (R$ 77) | R$ 52 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8% more expensive than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 55 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (R$ 121) | R$ 253 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.93 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 52 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% cheaper than in Balneario Camboriu (Brazil) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Balneario Camboriu | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (R$ 105) | R$ 115 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 47 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (R$ 88) | R$ 100 | - 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (R$ 198) | R$ 184 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 33 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (R$ 1,897) | R$ 2,850 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (R$ 0.35) | R$ 1.36 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (R$ 353) | R$ 198 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,851 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 2% | |
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TOTAL | + 19% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 82 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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