Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 9% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc ($3.91) | $9 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc ($3.76) | $4.54 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc ($1.88) | $1.41 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc ($1.14) | $1.00 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc ($1.70) | $1.63 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc ($1.31) | $1.00 | + 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc ($3.17) | $3.32 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc ($2.37) | $0.96 | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc ($0.23) | $1.06 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc ($1.20) | $1.19 | + 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc ($8) | $14 | - 48% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,477 Franc ($3.25) | $1.73 | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc ($1.20) | $1.00 | + 20% | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 11% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc ($752) | $420 | + 79% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc ($225) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $55 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $46 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc ($27) | $22 | + 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | $591 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc ($150) | $127 | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc ($8) | $5.34 | + 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc ($0.70) | $5.00 | - 86% | |
Clothes | - 76% | |||
Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 76% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc ($3.76) | $43 | - 91% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc ($3.76) | $27 | - 86% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc ($5.01) | $127 | - 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $41 | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc ($0.72) | $1.09 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 14% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc ($0.50) | $9 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc ($1.00) | $20 | - 95% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $20 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc ($1.50) | $1.77 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc ($4.89) | $2.55 | + 92% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc ($5.36) | $2.30 | + 133% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc ($1.00) | $0.95 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc ($3.01) | $0.91 | + 231% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc ($1.75) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 44% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $12 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $11 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($8) | $18 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $3.39 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc ($3.01) | $2.73 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc ($1.20) | $1.00 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $320 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc ($0.01) | $0.50 | - 98% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc ($21) | $51 | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $2.50 | - | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,300 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $1,121 (2,237,081 Franc) in Goma.
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