Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Odense, Denmark
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Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 37% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (kr71) | kr113 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (kr39) | kr74 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (kr25) | kr37 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (kr10) | kr9 | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (kr12) | kr27 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,014 Franc (kr13) | kr23 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (kr38) | kr65 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,378 Franc (kr23) | kr20 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (kr18) | kr11 | + 57% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (kr6) | kr11 | - 44% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,907 Franc (kr62) | kr84 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (kr12) | kr18 | - 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,091 Franc (kr7) | kr14 | - 54% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 58% more expensive than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,716,710 Franc (kr14,689) | kr9,608 | + 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (kr7,919) | kr7,514 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (kr597) | kr1,415 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (kr6,487) | kr5,405 | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (kr2,979) | kr3,239 | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (kr257) | kr641 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (kr441) | kr183 | + 140% | |
40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (kr2,844) | kr3,734 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (kr919) | kr610 | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (kr74) | kr52 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (kr623) | kr161 | + 287% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 37% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (kr188) | kr755 | - 75% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (kr232) | kr228 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (kr493) | kr813 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (kr472) | kr880 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 61% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (kr72,096) | kr262,313 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,500 Franc (kr4.67) | kr11 | - 56% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (kr173) | kr368 | - 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,425 Franc (kr32) | kr124 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 55% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (kr34) | kr60 | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (kr58) | kr134 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (kr186) | kr1,843 | - 90% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (kr48) | kr46 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (kr38) | kr25 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (kr33) | kr28 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (kr14) | kr10 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (kr10) | kr14 | - 32% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (kr71) | kr188 | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 36% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (kr161) | kr313 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (kr86) | kr205 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (kr135) | kr723 | - 81% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (kr305) | kr619 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (kr40) | kr76 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (kr18) | kr35 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (kr12) | kr42 | - 72% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 933,634 Franc (kr2,908) | kr3,869 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (kr0.54) | kr1.42 | - 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (kr543) | kr206 | + 164% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,748 Franc (kr12) | kr43 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% cheaper than in Odense (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr29,000 in Odense you would need to make just about kr23,095 (7,415,965 Franc) in Kinshasa.
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