Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 34% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey)
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Food | + 120% | |||
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Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 120% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
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Goma | Gaziantep | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (90TL) | 65TL | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (87TL) | 81TL | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (43TL) | 32TL | + 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (26TL) | 18TL | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (39TL) | 12TL | + 229% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (30TL) | 15TL | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (73TL) | 13TL | + 466% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (55TL) | 10TL | + 450% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 616 Franc (7TL) | 12TL | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (28TL) | 25TL | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (174TL) | 38TL | + 358% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8,318 Franc (96TL) | 16TL | + 486% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (28TL) | 3.78TL | + 632% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
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Goma | Gaziantep | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (17,377TL) | 6,716TL | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 5,247TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 344TL | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,000TL | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 476TL | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (636TL) | 71TL | + 793% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 1,412TL | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (3,475TL) | 286TL | + 1117% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (174TL) | 33TL | + 434% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 105TL | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 388TL | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 82TL | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 577TL | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 217TL | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
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Goma | Gaziantep | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 120,293TL | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,587 Franc (18TL) | 8TL | + 135% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 629TL | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 56% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
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Goma | Gaziantep | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 18TL | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (58TL) | 50TL | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 120TL | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (35TL) | 20TL | + 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,182 Franc (106TL) | 13TL | + 707% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (124TL) | 15TL | + 721% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (23TL) | 5.76TL | + 302% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,648 Franc (42TL) | 9TL | + 378% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 49TL | - | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 75% more expensive than in Gaziantep (Turkey) | ||||
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Goma | Gaziantep | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 64TL | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 27TL | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 150TL | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,352 Franc (201TL) | 125TL | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 41TL | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (70TL) | 13TL | + 424% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,160 Franc (25TL) | 18TL | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 4,180TL | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,100 Franc (13TL) | 0.33TL | + 3746% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (494TL) | 193TL | + 156% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 15TL | - | |
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 less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 11, 2023.
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