Cost of living in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 27% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,807 Franc (€4.30) | €15 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€4.13) | €7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (€2.06) | €3.83 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,273 Franc (€1.25) | €1.22 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,386 Franc (€1.86) | €1.95 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,614 Franc (€1.44) | €2.09 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,318 Franc (€3.48) | €4.33 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,739 Franc (€2.61) | €2.29 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 465 Franc (€0.26) | €1.75 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,386 Franc (€1.31) | €0.70 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,000 Franc (€8) | €4.50 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,477 Franc (€3.57) | €2.50 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,386 Franc (€1.31) | €0.87 | + 52% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 27% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500,000 Franc (€826) | €1,291 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 450,000 Franc (€248) | €1,113 | - 78% | |
| 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 (€30) | €31 | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €450 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300,000 Franc (€165) | €85 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,406 Franc (€0.77) | €15 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 82% | |||
| Clothes in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 82% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,500 Franc (€4.13) | €85 | - 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (€4.13) | €37 | - 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,000 Franc (€5.50) | €119 | - 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €104 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 16% 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 (€0.80) | €1.68 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €151 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 14% more expensive than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (€0.55) | €5.00 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (€1.10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (€1.65) | €3.23 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,759 Franc (€5.37) | €2.23 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,705 Franc (€5.89) | €1.90 | + 210% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€1.10) | €0.90 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,000 Franc (€3.30) | €1.75 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 3,500 Franc (€1.93) | €25 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 49% 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 (€3.30) | €3.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,386 Franc (€1.31) | €3.71 | - 65% | |
| 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 (€23) | €20 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €7 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 137 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,700
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €2,592
(4,709,539 Franc)
in Goma.
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