Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Łódź, Poland
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,021 Franc (39 zł) | 26 zł | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,847 Franc (22 zł) | 19 zł | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,596 Franc (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (5.97 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,569 Franc (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,778 Franc (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,822 Franc (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,502 Franc (16 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,820 Franc (11 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 373% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,975 Franc (3.70 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,918 Franc (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,276 Franc (6 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,013 Franc (3.77 zł) | 2.66 zł | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 131% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,379,900 Franc (8,204 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766,670 Franc (5,182 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178,571 Franc (334 zł) | 471 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,064,290 Franc (3,866 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,071,550 Franc (2,007 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 96,667 Franc (181 zł) | 280 zł | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 145,939 Franc (273 zł) | 47 zł | + 477% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (1,710 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,667 Franc (602 zł) | 403 zł | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (56 zł) | 21 zł | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 17 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (106 zł) | 246 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (140 zł) | 118 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (311 zł) | 310 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (246 zł) | 350 zł | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 27% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,000,000 Franc (48,698 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,472 Franc (2.76 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,471 Franc (81 zł) | 94 zł | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,177 Franc (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (22 zł) | 16 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (37 zł) | 28 zł | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,500 Franc (100 zł) | 101 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,678 Franc (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,160 Franc (8 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,525 Franc (4.73 zł) | 8 zł | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,717 Franc (39 zł) | 36 zł | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,286 Franc (102 zł) | 68 zł | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,000 Franc (45 zł) | 54 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (62 zł) | 133 zł | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,833 Franc (189 zł) | 138 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (24 zł) | 18 zł | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,956 Franc (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (300 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (0.32 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,583 Franc (346 zł) | 119 zł | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,774 Franc (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 149 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,855 zł (7,397,141 Franc) in Kinshasa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,800 zł in Łódź.
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