Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
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| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (Taka 1,747) | Taka 532 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 873) | Taka 488 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (Taka 532) | Taka 263 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (Taka 207) | Taka 98 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (Taka 269) | Taka 134 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (Taka 340) | Taka 96 | + 254% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Taka 2,620) | Taka 329 | + 697% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 203 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (Taka 93) | Taka 27 | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (Taka 175) | Taka 530 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (Taka 1,360) | Taka 1,346 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (Taka 262) | Taka 112 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 58 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 389% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 389% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,421,800 Franc (Taka 586,111) | Taka 43,087 | + 1260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (Taka 41,317) | Taka 21,416 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Taka 13,101) | Taka 4,489 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (Taka 87,337) | Taka 37,342 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (Taka 23,918) | Taka 20,129 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 1,747) | Taka 3,105 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,367) | Taka 947 | + 361% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Taka 8,734) | Taka 36,542 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 873) | Taka 16,205 | - 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 437) | Taka 369 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (Taka 8,734) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 3,493) | Taka 2,612 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,367) | Taka 3,117 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Taka 5,240) | Taka 9,947 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Taka 34,935) | Taka 6,827 | + 412% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (Taka 174,674) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 91 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (Taka 3,513) | Taka 1,696 | + 107% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 218) | Taka 296 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (Taka 331) | Taka 1,395 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,367) | Taka 1,191 | + 267% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 873) | Taka 498 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (Taka 862) | Taka 208 | + 314% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,310) | Taka 690 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (Taka 222) | Taka 173 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (Taka 179) | Taka 229 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (Taka 1,332) | Taka 304 | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (Taka 1,126) | Taka 1,410 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (Taka 1,747) | Taka 885 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 2,620) | Taka 1,939 | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (Taka 1,324) | Taka 3,617 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Taka 873) | Taka 1,328 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 393 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Taka 77) | Taka 594 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 2.19 | + 298% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (Taka 3,493) | Taka 1,057 | + 231% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (Taka 591) | Taka 266 | + 122% | |
| TOTAL | + 103% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 594 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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