Cost of living in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden)
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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 26% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Gävle | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,087 Franc (139 kr) | 100 kr | + 38% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,276 Franc (46 kr) | 81 kr | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,658 Franc (17 kr) | 53 kr | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,475 Franc (13 kr) | 12 kr | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 4,460 Franc (17 kr) | 33 kr | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,467 Franc (13 kr) | 35 kr | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,181 Franc (38 kr) | 76 kr | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Franc (15 kr) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,050 Franc (11 kr) | 11 kr | + 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,393 Franc (9 kr) | 17 kr | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,855 Franc (93 kr) | 119 kr | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,742 Franc (10 kr) | 21 kr | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,545 Franc (5.78 kr) | - | - | |
Housing | + 9% | |||
Housing in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 9% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Gävle | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,780,680 Franc (10,398 kr) | 10,859 kr | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,235,110 Franc (8,358 kr) | 7,351 kr | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 609,900 Franc (2,281 kr) | 832 kr | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,750 kr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,210 kr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 440 kr | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Franc (411 kr) | 318 kr | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 999,973 Franc (3,739 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 218,889 Franc (818 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,509 Franc (47 kr) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 49% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Franc (337 kr) | 934 kr | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (224 kr) | 430 kr | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 Franc (337 kr) | 1,088 kr | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (505 kr) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 4% more expensive than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,576 Franc (5.89 kr) | 15 kr | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 179,551 Franc (671 kr) | 536 kr | + 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 5% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Gävle | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86,333 Franc (323 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Franc (56 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,569 Franc (28 kr) | 31 kr | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,293 Franc (27 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,577 Franc (17 kr) | 26 kr | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (8 kr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,593 Franc (47 kr) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 21% cheaper than in Gävle (Sweden) | ||||
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Lubumbashi | Gävle | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,333 Franc (162 kr) | 406 kr | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 276 kr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,741 kr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107,826 Franc (403 kr) | 676 kr | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (30 kr) | 129 kr | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,473 Franc (20 kr) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,780 Franc (10 kr) | 68 kr | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 132 Franc (0.49 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 232,174 Franc (868 kr) | 419 kr | + 107% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,958 Franc (15 kr) | 59 kr | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2023.
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