Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Verona, Italy
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 49% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (€3.25) | €13 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€3.12) | €8 | - 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (€1.56) | €4.33 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (€0.94) | €1.37 | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (€1.41) | €4.20 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (€1.09) | €1.87 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (€2.63) | €5.74 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (€1.97) | €1.70 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (€0.19) | €1.39 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (€0.99) | €1.38 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (€6) | €7 | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6,477 Franc (€2.69) | €2.27 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (€0.99) | €1.03 | - 4% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 21% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (€624) | €965 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (€187) | €672 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €178 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €630 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €483 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €100 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (€23) | €24 | - 6% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | €431 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (€125) | €122 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (€6) | €4.99 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (€0.58) | €9 | - 94% | |
Clothes | - 84% | |||
Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 84% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€3.12) | €94 | - 97% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (€3.12) | €35 | - 91% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (€4.16) | €91 | - 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €130 | - | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 16% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,723 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (€0.60) | €1.45 | - 59% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €34 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 34% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (€0.42) | €8 | - 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (€0.83) | €8 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €99 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (€1.25) | €5.45 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (€4.06) | €3.61 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (€4.45) | €3.88 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€0.83) | €1.61 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (€2.49) | €2.34 | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (€1.46) | €19 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 45% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €39 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (€6) | €58 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (€2.49) | €1.45 | + 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (€0.99) | €4.61 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €447 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (€0.01) | €0.18 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (€18) | €48 | - 63% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.29 | - | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,000 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,934 (4,651,495 Franc) in Goma.
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