Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20,000 Franc (46 zł) | 20 zł | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,236 Franc (26 zł) | 18 zł | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,725 Franc (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,667 Franc (6 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,543 Franc (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,854 Franc (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,807 Franc (29 zł) | 19 zł | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,282 Franc (14 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 388% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,478 Franc (13 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 570% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,648 Franc (3.78 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,333 Franc (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,259 Franc (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,186 Franc (2.72 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 195% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,806,670 Franc (8,725 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,450,000 Franc (5,615 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 147,528 Franc (338 zł) | 463 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,895,350 Franc (4,344 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,055,770 Franc (2,420 zł) | 844 zł | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 79,834 Franc (183 zł) | 248 zł | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 108,382 Franc (248 zł) | 47 zł | + 427% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,104,540 Franc (2,532 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 469,002 Franc (1,075 zł) | 434 zł | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,032 Franc (78 zł) | 18 zł | + 339% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,985 Franc (4.55 zł) | 20 zł | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (129 zł) | 275 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57,668 Franc (132 zł) | 113 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (380 zł) | 297 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (301 zł) | 276 zł | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,393,600 Franc (60,492 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,463 Franc (3.35 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47,333 Franc (108 zł) | 75 zł | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (27 zł) | 15 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (46 zł) | 25 zł | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,531 Franc (116 zł) | 100 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,678 Franc (36 zł) | 17 zł | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,417 Franc (10 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,823 Franc (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,333 Franc (53 zł) | 27 zł | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 69% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,000 Franc (124 zł) | 65 zł | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18,000 Franc (41 zł) | 44 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,107 Franc (225 zł) | 90 zł | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,333 Franc (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 125% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,160 Franc (7 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 21% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 165 Franc (0.38 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 154,681 Franc (355 zł) | 108 zł | + 228% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,433 Franc (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,701 zł
(5,978,034 Franc)
in Kinshasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,600 zł
in Łódź.
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