Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (£2.82) | £10 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (£2.71) | £5.65 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (£1.35) | £4.17 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (£0.82) | £0.73 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (£1.22) | £2.75 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (£0.94) | £1.92 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (£2.28) | £5.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (£1.71) | £1.89 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (£0.17) | £0.81 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (£0.86) | £2.16 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (£5.42) | £7 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,477 Franc (£2.34) | £1.92 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (£0.86) | £0.74 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 34% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (£542) | £1,367 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (£162) | £832 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £164 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | £1,029 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £915 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | £156 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (£20) | £19 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | £340 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (£108) | £71 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (£5.42) | £5.36 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (£0.51) | £10 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 82% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (£2.71) | £49 | - 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (£2.71) | £32 | - 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (£3.61) | £54 | - 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £55 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 16% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £22,837 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (£0.52) | £1.23 | - 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £59 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 16% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (£0.36) | £2.90 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (£0.72) | £9 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | £75 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (£1.08) | £2.74 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (£3.52) | £1.35 | + 161% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (£3.87) | £2.57 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (£0.72) | £1.80 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (£2.17) | £1.49 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (£1.26) | £11 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 47% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | £23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | £22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £100 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (£5.42) | £54 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (£2.17) | £2.65 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (£0.86) | £3.79 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £295 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (£0.01) | £0.20 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (£15) | £35 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | £9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 37% cheaper than in Southend-on-Sea (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,800 in Southend-on-Sea you would need to make just about £2,381 (6,594,844 Franc) in Goma.
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