Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 35% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (€4.28) | €13 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€4.11) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (€2.06) | €4.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (€1.25) | €1.42 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (€1.86) | €4.15 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (€1.43) | €1.94 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (€3.46) | €5.62 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (€2.60) | €1.75 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (€0.26) | €1.56 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (€1.31) | €1.58 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,477 Franc (€3.55) | €2.26 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (€1.31) | €1.49 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 14% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (€823) | €1,114 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 450,000 Franc (€247) | €675 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €191 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €638 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €484 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €100 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (€30) | €24 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €438 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (€165) | €122 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (€8) | €4.73 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (€0.77) | €9 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 81% | |||
| Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 81% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€4.11) | €94 | - 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (€4.11) | €34 | - 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (€5.48) | €89 | - 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €127 | - | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,908 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (€0.79) | €1.52 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €33 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 15% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (€0.55) | €8 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (€1.10) | €8 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (€1.65) | €5.09 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (€5.35) | €3.61 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (€5.87) | €3.88 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€1.10) | €1.61 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (€3.29) | €2.34 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (€1.92) | €19 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 43% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €41 | - | |
| 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 (€8) | €57 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (€3.29) | €1.41 | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (€1.31) | €4.40 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €444 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (€0.01) | €0.18 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (€23) | €50 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.26 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 28% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,300 in Verona you would need to make just about €2,384 (4,347,413 Franc) in Goma.
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