Cost of living in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Thane, India
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 45% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,021 Franc (₨779) | ₨844 | - 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,847 Franc (₨439) | ₨288 | + 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,596 Franc (₨281) | ₨124 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (₨118) | ₨62 | + 90% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,569 Franc (₨132) | ₨64 | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,778 Franc (₨140) | ₨37 | + 277% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,822 Franc (₨401) | ₨274 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,502 Franc (₨315) | ₨168 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,820 Franc (₨216) | ₨24 | + 812% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,975 Franc (₨73) | ₨138 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,918 Franc (₨664) | ₨588 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,276 Franc (₨121) | ₨73 | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,013 Franc (₨75) | ₨31 | + 144% | |
Housing | + 238% | |||
Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 238% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,379,900 Franc (₨162,227) | ₨34,699 | + 368% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,766,670 Franc (₨102,475) | ₨22,512 | + 355% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 178,571 Franc (₨6,614) | ₨5,414 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,064,290 Franc (₨76,459) | ₨21,166 | + 261% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,071,550 Franc (₨39,689) | ₨12,897 | + 208% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 96,667 Franc (₨3,580) | ₨2,613 | + 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 145,939 Franc (₨5,405) | ₨800 | + 575% | |
40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (₨33,821) | ₨35,364 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321,667 Franc (₨11,914) | ₨15,424 | - 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (₨1,111) | ₨395 | + 181% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨548 | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 56,333 Franc (₨2,087) | ₨2,258 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (₨2,761) | ₨2,459 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 166,000 Franc (₨6,148) | ₨3,268 | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131,200 Franc (₨4,860) | ₨2,619 | + 86% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 19% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,000,000 Franc (₨963,013) | ₨830,309 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,472 Franc (₨55) | ₨83 | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 43,471 Franc (₨1,610) | ₨945 | + 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 10,177 Franc (₨377) | ₨189 | + 99% | |
Personal Care | + 82% | |||
Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 82% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,800 Franc (₨437) | ₨102 | + 327% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20,000 Franc (₨741) | ₨461 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 53,500 Franc (₨1,982) | ₨591 | + 235% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,678 Franc (₨581) | ₨260 | + 123% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,979 Franc (₨296) | ₨183 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,579 Franc (₨281) | ₨181 | + 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,160 Franc (₨154) | ₨125 | + 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,525 Franc (₨94) | ₨79 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,717 Franc (₨767) | ₨216 | + 255% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 12% more expensive than in Thane (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,286 Franc (₨2,011) | ₨923 | + 118% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 24,000 Franc (₨889) | ₨496 | + 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (₨1,222) | ₨1,737 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,833 Franc (₨3,735) | ₨2,000 | + 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,571 Franc (₨466) | ₨483 | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (₨220) | ₨222 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,956 Franc (₨147) | ₨212 | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (₨5,926) | ₨35,595 | - 83% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (₨6) | ₨20 | - 68% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,583 Franc (₨6,837) | ₨2,228 | + 207% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,774 Franc (₨140) | ₨251 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ₨181,774 (4,907,641 Franc) in Kinshasa to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨102,000 in Thane.
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