Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (Taka 1,414) | Taka 378 | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (Taka 889) | Taka 438 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (Taka 404) | Taka 220 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (Taka 171) | Taka 74 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (Taka 236) | Taka 102 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (Taka 240) | Taka 56 | + 329% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (Taka 361) | Taka 330 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (Taka 379) | Taka 148 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 24 | + 775% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (Taka 126) | Taka 318 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (Taka 1,277) | Taka 2,478 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (Taka 346) | Taka 101 | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (Taka 100) | Taka 48 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 199% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 199% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (Taka 188,012) | Taka 43,806 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (Taka 149,426) | Taka 35,106 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (Taka 29,019) | Taka 3,522 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (Taka 84,907) | Taka 46,238 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Taka 51,459) | Taka 24,863 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (Taka 15,858) | Taka 2,602 | + 509% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (Taka 5,960) | Taka 1,713 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (Taka 38,370) | Taka 41,130 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (Taka 9,590) | Taka 14,071 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (Taka 492) | Taka 307 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 549 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (Taka 1,595) | Taka 2,210 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (Taka 1,364) | Taka 2,415 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 2,573) | Taka 5,111 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (Taka 6,947) | Taka 3,953 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,029,178) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (Taka 85) | Taka 88 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (Taka 2,830) | Taka 2,280 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 51) | Taka 300 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 103) | Taka 540 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (Taka 4,052) | Taka 1,187 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 154) | Taka 339 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (Taka 425) | Taka 302 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (Taka 519) | Taka 359 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (Taka 184) | Taka 91 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (Taka 498) | Taka 107 | + 366% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (Taka 763) | Taka 300 | + 154% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (Taka 7,976) | Taka 951 | + 738% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,544) | Taka 760 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (Taka 1,698) | Taka 1,973 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (Taka 8,667) | Taka 2,831 | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (Taka 797) | Taka 1,364 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (Taka 334) | Taka 305 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 501 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (Taka 25) | Taka 22 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (Taka 12,376) | Taka 2,337 | + 430% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (Taka 1,230) | Taka 230 | + 435% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,327 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 80% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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