Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,762 Franc (Taka 1,554) | Taka 267 | + 482% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,587 Franc (Taka 1,251) | Taka 546 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,000 Franc (Taka 634) | Taka 218 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9,381 Franc (Taka 397) | Taka 92 | + 332% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,772 Franc (Taka 540) | Taka 154 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,226 Franc (Taka 348) | Taka 88 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Taka 338) | Taka 475 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,350 Franc (Taka 522) | Taka 305 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (Taka 211) | Taka 56 | + 279% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,349 Franc (Taka 268) | Taka 407 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,300 Franc (Taka 2,168) | Taka 1,595 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,966 Franc (Taka 464) | Taka 137 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,762 Franc (Taka 244) | Taka 76 | + 220% | |
| Housing | + 841% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 841% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,838,200 Franc (Taka 880,847) | Taka 38,619 | + 2181% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,689,800 Franc (Taka 494,137) | Taka 21,828 | + 2164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,282,500 Franc (Taka 54,212) | Taka 5,017 | + 980% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000,000 Franc (Taka 338,166) | Taka 25,126 | + 1246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,275,000 Franc (Taka 180,708) | Taka 15,134 | + 1094% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 641,250 Franc (Taka 27,106) | Taka 10,000 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,500 Franc (Taka 3,614) | Taka 1,380 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 513,000 Franc (Taka 21,685) | Taka 44,973 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342,000 Franc (Taka 14,457) | Taka 9,570 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,100 Franc (Taka 1,103) | Taka 533 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 121% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 121% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342,000 Franc (Taka 14,457) | Taka 2,114 | + 584% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,450 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750,000 Franc (Taka 31,703) | Taka 4,870 | + 551% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 570,000 Franc (Taka 24,094) | Taka 4,397 | + 448% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,500,000 Franc (Taka 3,614,151) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,580 Franc (Taka 109) | Taka 109 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,000 Franc (Taka 5,495) | Taka 2,433 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 845) | Taka 836 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 1,057) | Taka 682 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 3,170) | Taka 1,500 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,250 Franc (Taka 602) | Taka 411 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 625 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Franc (Taka 296) | Taka 102 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,600 Franc (Taka 575) | Taka 129 | + 345% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71,250 Franc (Taka 3,012) | Taka 380 | + 693% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,250 Franc (Taka 3,012) | Taka 1,745 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85,500 Franc (Taka 3,614) | Taka 1,011 | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 2,536) | Taka 3,000 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313,500 Franc (Taka 13,252) | Taka 3,597 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Taka 845) | Taka 1,519 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,800 Franc (Taka 964) | Taka 253 | + 281% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Taka 74) | Taka 580 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,425,000 Franc (Taka 60,236) | Taka 35,756 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Taka 25) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,719 Franc (Taka 7,808) | Taka 2,307 | + 238% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,129 Franc (Taka 344) | Taka 327 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 200% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 429 prices entered by 202 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 200% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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