Cost of living in Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Lyon, France
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 41% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,048 Franc (€15) | €18 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,355 Franc (€5.17) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,658 Franc (€1.95) | €7 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,475 Franc (€1.45) | €1.20 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,460 Franc (€1.87) | €4.43 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,933 Franc (€1.23) | €3.03 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,333 Franc (€3.07) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Franc (€1.67) | €2.60 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,050 Franc (€1.28) | €1.50 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,393 Franc (€1.00) | €2.80 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,855 Franc (€10) | €8 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,742 Franc (€1.15) | €2.32 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,571 Franc (€0.66) | €1.05 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,485,680 Franc (€1,039) | €1,337 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,229,820 Franc (€932) | €968 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 234,356 Franc (€98) | €119 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €768 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €620 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €84 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Franc (€46) | €24 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 998,537 Franc (€418) | €463 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 220,000 Franc (€92) | €133 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,500 Franc (€5.23) | €11 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 42% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Franc (€38) | €86 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (€25) | €33 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 Franc (€38) | €98 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (€56) | €105 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 6,300,000 Franc (€2,634) | €25,600 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,576 Franc (€0.66) | €1.42 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 179,551 Franc (€75) | €64 | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 26% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (€0.84) | €7 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86,000 Franc (€36) | €25 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Franc (€6) | €4.63 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (€3.14) | €4.56 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,333 Franc (€3.07) | €4.21 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,667 Franc (€1.95) | €2.18 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (€0.94) | €2.63 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,500 Franc (€5.23) | €22 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 26% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,329 Franc (€18) | €34 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 108,000 Franc (€45) | €65 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,167 Franc (€3.41) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,500 Franc (€2.30) | €3.27 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,775 Franc (€1.16) | €5.97 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 133 Franc (€0.06) | €0.23 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 206,667 Franc (€86) | €46 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,967 Franc (€1.66) | €9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 220 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 22% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lyon you would need to make just about €2,871 (6,867,156 Franc) in Lubumbashi.
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