Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Liege, Belgium
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 53% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (€3.28) | €16 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€3.15) | €8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (€1.58) | €5.42 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (€0.96) | €1.03 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (€1.42) | €3.86 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (€1.10) | €2.79 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (€2.66) | €4.87 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (€1.99) | €2.29 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (€0.20) | €1.65 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (€1.00) | €1.56 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (€6) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,477 Franc (€2.72) | €2.04 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (€1.00) | €1.34 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 22% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (€631) | €795 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (€189) | €612 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €138 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €557 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €431 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (€23) | €36 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (€126) | €109 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (€6) | €10 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (€0.59) | €9 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 85% | |||
| Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 85% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€3.15) | €81 | - 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (€3.15) | €41 | - 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (€4.20) | €94 | - 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €97 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 16% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €23,679 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (€0.61) | €1.43 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €36 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (€0.42) | €8 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (€0.84) | €13 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €27 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (€1.26) | €5.06 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (€4.10) | €3.12 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (€4.50) | €3.14 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€0.84) | €1.93 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (€2.52) | €2.33 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (€1.47) | €16 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 42% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €33 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €73 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (€6) | €63 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (€2.52) | €2.42 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (€1.00) | €2.71 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €466 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (€0.01) | €0.20 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (€18) | €33 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €6 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 37% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,300 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,455 (3,460,446 Franc) in Goma.
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