Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Quevedo, Ecuador
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 31% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,021 Franc ($11) | $9 | + 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,847 Franc ($5.97) | $4.54 | + 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,596 Franc ($3.83) | $1.41 | + 172% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc ($1.61) | $1.00 | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,569 Franc ($1.80) | $1.63 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,778 Franc ($1.90) | $1.00 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,822 Franc ($5.45) | $3.32 | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,502 Franc ($4.28) | $0.96 | + 344% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,820 Franc ($2.93) | $1.06 | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,975 Franc ($0.99) | $1.19 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,918 Franc ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,276 Franc ($1.65) | $1.73 | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,013 Franc ($1.01) | $1.00 | + 1% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 92% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,379,900 Franc ($2,206) | $420 | + 426% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766,670 Franc ($1,394) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178,571 Franc ($90) | $55 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,064,290 Franc ($1,040) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,071,550 Franc ($540) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 96,667 Franc ($49) | $46 | + 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 145,939 Franc ($74) | $22 | + 229% | |
40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc ($460) | $591 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,667 Franc ($162) | $127 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc ($15) | $5.34 | + 183% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $5.00 | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 9% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc ($28) | $43 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc ($38) | $27 | + 41% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc ($84) | $127 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc ($66) | $41 | + 62% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,000,000 Franc ($13,098) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,472 Franc ($0.74) | $1.09 | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 43,471 Franc ($22) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,177 Franc ($5.13) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 11% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc ($5.94) | $9 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,500 Franc ($27) | $20 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,678 Franc ($8) | $1.77 | + 347% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc ($4.02) | $2.55 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc ($3.82) | $2.30 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,160 Franc ($2.10) | $0.95 | + 120% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,525 Franc ($1.27) | $0.91 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,717 Franc ($10) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,286 Franc ($27) | $12 | + 133% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,000 Franc ($12) | $11 | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc ($17) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,833 Franc ($51) | $18 | + 187% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc ($6) | $3.39 | + 87% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc ($2.99) | $2.73 | + 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,956 Franc ($1.99) | $1.00 | + 99% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc ($81) | $320 | - 75% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc ($0.09) | $0.50 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,583 Franc ($93) | $51 | + 81% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,774 Franc ($1.90) | $2.50 | - 24% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 31% more expensive than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, you would need at least $1,828 (3,628,939 Franc) in Kinshasa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $1,400 in Quevedo.
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