Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (Taka 1,428) | Taka 328 | + 336% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (Taka 898) | Taka 415 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (Taka 408) | Taka 169 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (Taka 173) | Taka 74 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (Taka 238) | Taka 97 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (Taka 242) | Taka 63 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (Taka 364) | Taka 359 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (Taka 383) | Taka 146 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (Taka 215) | Taka 24 | + 813% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (Taka 127) | Taka 304 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (Taka 1,289) | Taka 2,421 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (Taka 349) | Taka 101 | + 247% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (Taka 101) | Taka 44 | + 131% | |
| 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 189,842) | Taka 42,189 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (Taka 150,880) | Taka 32,498 | + 364% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (Taka 29,301) | Taka 3,873 | + 657% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (Taka 85,733) | Taka 42,062 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Taka 51,960) | Taka 24,788 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (Taka 16,012) | Taka 3,366 | + 376% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (Taka 6,018) | Taka 2,008 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (Taka 38,743) | Taka 43,783 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (Taka 9,683) | Taka 14,583 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (Taka 497) | Taka 292 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (Taka 1,611) | Taka 2,177 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (Taka 1,378) | Taka 2,485 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 2,598) | Taka 4,501 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (Taka 7,015) | Taka 3,784 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Taka 1,039,193) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 92 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (Taka 2,858) | Taka 2,504 | + 14% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Taka 52) | Taka 297 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 104) | Taka 476 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (Taka 4,092) | Taka 1,238 | + 231% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 370 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (Taka 429) | Taka 304 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (Taka 524) | Taka 344 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (Taka 185) | Taka 90 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (Taka 503) | Taka 110 | + 359% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (Taka 771) | Taka 326 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (Taka 8,054) | Taka 1,455 | + 454% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,559) | Taka 756 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (Taka 1,715) | Taka 2,663 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (Taka 8,751) | Taka 4,971 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (Taka 805) | Taka 1,315 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (Taka 337) | Taka 516 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (Taka 178) | Taka 564 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (Taka 25) | Taka 21 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (Taka 12,496) | Taka 2,557 | + 389% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (Taka 1,242) | Taka 228 | + 444% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,617 prices entered by 370 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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