Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 31% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 31% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (€4.06) | €15 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€3.90) | €7 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (€1.95) | €3.83 | - 49% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (€1.18) | €1.22 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (€1.76) | €1.95 | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (€1.36) | €2.09 | - 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (€3.29) | €4.33 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (€2.46) | €2.29 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (€0.24) | €1.75 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (€1.24) | €0.70 | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (€8) | €4.50 | + 73% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,477 Franc (€3.37) | €2.50 | + 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (€1.24) | €0.87 | + 43% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 Franc (€780) | €1,291 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 450,000 Franc (€234) | €1,113 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €225 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,700 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €1,070 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €70 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54,886 Franc (€29) | €31 | - 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €450 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (€156) | €85 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (€0.73) | €15 | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 83% | |||
Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 83% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€3.90) | €85 | - 95% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (€3.90) | €37 | - 89% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (€5.20) | €119 | - 96% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 17% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €24,992 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,445 Franc (€0.75) | €1.68 | - 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €151 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 5% | |||
Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 5% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (€0.52) | €5.00 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (€1.04) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (€1.56) | €3.23 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (€5.08) | €2.23 | + 128% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (€5.57) | €1.90 | + 193% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€1.04) | €0.90 | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (€3.12) | €1.75 | + 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (€1.82) | €25 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 45% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €41 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (€8) | €90 | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €8 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,000 Franc (€3.12) | €3.00 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (€1.24) | €3.71 | - 67% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €579 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 19 Franc (€0.01) | €0.30 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,614 Franc (€22) | €20 | + 10% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €7 | - | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00052
EUR
/
CDF
*
Do you live in Zwolle? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 97% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in New York is 153% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 63% cheaper than in Caracas
- Cost of living in Toronto is 80% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 28% cheaper than in Montevideo
- Cost of living in Morelia is 59% cheaper than in Portland
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Limassol (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Podgorica (Montenegro)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bern (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Braga (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Port Louis (Mauritius)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luxembourg
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lausanne (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manama (Bahrain)
Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 31% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,600
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,469
(4,746,945 Franc)
in Goma.
Recent Prices Added
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Anaco costs Bs 700,000 (7 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Belgrade costs 89 Дин. (27 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Dubai costs Dirham 65,000 (28 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in San Jose, California costs $4,066 (about 1 hour ago)
- Weekly rent - 2 bedroom (85m2) furnished accommodation in expensive area in Cincinnati, Ohio costs $6,020 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Nanchang costs 元140,000 (about 1 hour ago)