Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 110% 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 1,849) | Taka 324 | + 471% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 924) | Taka 492 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (Taka 563) | Taka 196 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 92 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (Taka 285) | Taka 132 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (Taka 360) | Taka 78 | + 362% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Taka 2,773) | Taka 608 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (Taka 149) | Taka 223 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (Taka 98) | Taka 33 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (Taka 185) | Taka 384 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (Taka 1,439) | Taka 1,400 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (Taka 277) | Taka 111 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (Taka 113) | Taka 70 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,758 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (Taka 43,729) | Taka 25,202 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Taka 13,865) | Taka 3,035 | + 357% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (Taka 92,435) | Taka 22,952 | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (Taka 25,315) | Taka 18,549 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 1,849) | Taka 7,137 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,622) | Taka 1,213 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Taka 9,244) | Taka 31,061 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 924) | Taka 17,904 | - 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 462) | Taka 417 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320,000 Franc (Taka 14,790) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (Taka 3,697) | Taka 2,410 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,622) | Taka 3,066 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Taka 5,546) | Taka 6,410 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Taka 36,974) | Taka 4,273 | + 765% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 25% 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 184,870) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (Taka 92) | Taka 107 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (Taka 3,718) | Taka 2,440 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 148% 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 231) | Taka 285 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (Taka 350) | Taka 513 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (Taka 4,622) | Taka 1,500 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 924) | Taka 425 | + 118% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (Taka 913) | Taka 333 | + 174% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,387) | Taka 376 | + 269% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (Taka 235) | Taka 85 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (Taka 189) | Taka 89 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (Taka 1,410) | Taka 445 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (Taka 1,192) | Taka 1,308 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (Taka 1,849) | Taka 852 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 2,773) | Taka 1,768 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (Taka 1,401) | Taka 2,051 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Taka 924) | Taka 999 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 248 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Taka 81) | Taka 564 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 2.94 | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (Taka 1,027) | Taka 2,601 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (Taka 626) | Taka 287 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 689 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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