Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (327 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 99% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (178 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (116 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (45 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (53 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,014 Franc (57 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (176 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,378 Franc (105 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (82 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (29 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,907 Franc (284 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (53 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,091 Franc (30 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 244% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 244% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,716,710 Franc (67,227 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (36,243 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 196% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (2,732 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (29,689 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (13,636 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (1,176 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (2,017 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (13,015 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (4,205 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (338 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (2,851 NT$) | 461 NT$ | + 518% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 16% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (859 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (1,062 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (2,257 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (2,159 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (329,965 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,500 Franc (21 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (793 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,425 Franc (149 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 19% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (156 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (267 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (849 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (222 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (176 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (152 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (63 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (44 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (326 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 11% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (736 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (394 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (617 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (1,395 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (184 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (85 NT$) | 92 NT$ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (54 NT$) | 56 NT$ | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 933,634 Franc (13,307 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (2.46 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (2,485 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,748 Franc (53 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 201 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 67,327 NT$ (4,723,718 Franc) in Kinshasa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 48,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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