Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 107% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,625 Franc (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11,955 Franc (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,556 Franc (15 zł) | 8 zł | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,833 Franc (6 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 146% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,539 Franc (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,363 Franc (8 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,361 Franc (21 zł) | 10 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,278 Franc (17 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 464% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,143 Franc (14 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 605% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,783 Franc (4.06 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,750 Franc (40 zł) | 20 zł | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,556 Franc (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,714 Franc (3.91 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 90% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 223% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,384,110 Franc (9,987 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,766,670 Franc (6,302 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 277% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178,571 Franc (407 zł) | 519 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,064,290 Franc (4,702 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,050,000 Franc (2,392 zł) | 844 zł | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 96,667 Franc (220 zł) | 275 zł | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 132,500 Franc (302 zł) | 47 zł | + 541% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,104,540 Franc (2,516 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,667 Franc (733 zł) | 419 zł | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27,429 Franc (62 zł) | 20 zł | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (128 zł) | 275 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 57,668 Franc (131 zł) | 113 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (378 zł) | 282 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (299 zł) | 297 zł | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,000,000 Franc (59,226 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,472 Franc (3.35 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 44,250 Franc (101 zł) | 75 zł | + 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,112 Franc (64 zł) | 26 zł | + 145% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (27 zł) | 14 zł | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (46 zł) | 26 zł | + 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 53,500 Franc (122 zł) | 103 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15,678 Franc (36 zł) | 16 zł | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,160 Franc (9 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,525 Franc (5.75 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,047 Franc (50 zł) | 30 zł | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 86% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56,667 Franc (129 zł) | 63 zł | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,000 Franc (55 zł) | 44 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (75 zł) | 126 zł | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,833 Franc (230 zł) | 90 zł | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (14 zł) | 6 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,956 Franc (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 163 Franc (0.37 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,583 Franc (420 zł) | 108 zł | + 289% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,505 Franc (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 258 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,032 zł
(5,721,189 Franc)
in Kinshasa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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