Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia)
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Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 4% cheaper than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Goma | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (руб 259) | руб 618 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (руб 249) | руб 331 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (руб 125) | руб 169 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (руб 75) | руб 74 | + 2% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (руб 112) | руб 110 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (руб 87) | руб 165 | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (руб 210) | руб 379 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (руб 157) | руб 100 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 616 Franc (руб 20) | руб 44 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (руб 79) | руб 64 | + 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (руб 498) | руб 504 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8,318 Franc (руб 276) | руб 109 | + 155% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (руб 79) | руб 26 | + 200% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (руб 49,803) | руб 46,682 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 26,998 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,259 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 23,345 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 14,965 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,732 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (руб 1,822) | руб 710 | + 157% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | руб 23,725 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (руб 9,961) | руб 5,020 | + 98% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (руб 498) | руб 362 | + 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 511 | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 2,518 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,280 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 2,854 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 3,530 | - | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,338,980 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,587 Franc (руб 53) | руб 51 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,228 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | руб 269 | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 10% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 304 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (руб 166) | руб 504 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,283 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (руб 100) | руб 182 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,182 Franc (руб 305) | руб 171 | + 78% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (руб 355) | руб 143 | + 148% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (руб 66) | руб 96 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,648 Franc (руб 121) | руб 89 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 373 | - | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 33% more expensive than in Chelyabinsk (Russia) | ||||
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Goma | Chelyabinsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,184 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 609 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 2,697 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,352 Franc (руб 576) | руб 2,892 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 274 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (руб 199) | руб 163 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,160 Franc (руб 72) | руб 217 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 34,739 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,100 Franc (руб 37) | руб 1.97 | + 1754% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (руб 1,415) | руб 2,636 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 176 | - | |
TOTAL | + 8% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 35 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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