Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Taka 510) | Taka 228 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,600 Franc (Taka 493) | Taka 356 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,834 Franc (Taka 333) | Taka 197 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,625 Franc (Taka 196) | Taka 76 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,626 Franc (Taka 154) | Taka 107 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,600 Franc (Taka 153) | Taka 57 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,000 Franc (Taka 382) | Taka 490 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (Taka 276) | Taka 162 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,483 Franc (Taka 63) | Taka 30 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (Taka 85) | Taka 442 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,508 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,500 Franc (Taka 149) | Taka 103 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,200 Franc (Taka 136) | Taka 41 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Taka 127,388) | Taka 64,159 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 63,694) | Taka 34,169 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,050 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,119,330 Franc (Taka 47,530) | Taka 22,885 | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (Taka 4,756) | Taka 1,099 | + 333% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Taka 8,493) | Taka 37,254 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 621 | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (Taka 1,359) | Taka 1,987 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (Taka 3,535) | Taka 2,314 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 1,699) | Taka 6,592 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (Taka 8,493) | Taka 4,454 | + 91% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,966,090 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 94 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,274) | Taka 2,108 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 491 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 82 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 100 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (Taka 849) | Taka 240 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (Taka 1,274) | Taka 1,281 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 284 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 633 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (Taka 6,794) | Taka 35,756 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (Taka 11) | Taka 6.00 | + 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,420 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (Taka 212) | Taka 263 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,241 prices entered by 289 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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