Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Melbourne, Australia
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 33% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,021 Franc (AU$14) | AU$18 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,847 Franc (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,596 Franc (AU$4.96) | AU$5.27 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (AU$2.08) | AU$1.48 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,569 Franc (AU$2.33) | AU$5.06 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,778 Franc (AU$2.47) | AU$4.83 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,822 Franc (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,502 Franc (AU$5.55) | AU$4.57 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,820 Franc (AU$3.80) | AU$3.19 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,975 Franc (AU$1.29) | AU$5.70 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,918 Franc (AU$12) | AU$17 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,276 Franc (AU$2.14) | AU$2.80 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,013 Franc (AU$1.31) | AU$2.67 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,379,900 Franc (AU$2,861) | AU$2,894 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766,670 Franc (AU$1,807) | AU$2,147 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178,571 Franc (AU$117) | AU$238 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,064,290 Franc (AU$1,348) | AU$1,809 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,071,550 Franc (AU$700) | AU$1,422 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 96,667 Franc (AU$63) | AU$159 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 145,939 Franc (AU$95) | AU$46 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (AU$596) | AU$354 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,667 Franc (AU$210) | AU$212 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (AU$20) | AU$12 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$28 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 31% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (AU$37) | AU$101 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (AU$49) | AU$59 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (AU$108) | AU$129 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (AU$86) | AU$131 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 72% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,000,000 Franc (AU$16,982) | AU$27,303 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,472 Franc (AU$0.96) | AU$1.38 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 43,471 Franc (AU$28) | AU$160 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,177 Franc (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (AU$13) | AU$24 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,500 Franc (AU$35) | AU$72 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,678 Franc (AU$10) | AU$7 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (AU$5.21) | AU$4.31 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (AU$4.95) | AU$5.32 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,160 Franc (AU$2.72) | AU$2.55 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,525 Franc (AU$1.65) | AU$3.01 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,717 Franc (AU$14) | AU$36 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 43% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,286 Franc (AU$35) | AU$51 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 24,000 Franc (AU$16) | AU$39 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (AU$22) | AU$226 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,833 Franc (AU$66) | AU$78 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (AU$8) | AU$16 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (AU$3.88) | AU$4.40 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,956 Franc (AU$2.58) | AU$10 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (AU$105) | AU$634 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (AU$0.11) | AU$0.25 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,583 Franc (AU$121) | AU$72 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,774 Franc (AU$2.46) | AU$33 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,029 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 37% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,800 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,535 (8,474,370 Franc) in Kinshasa.
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