Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 29 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,000 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.33 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 5.59 | + 600% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,331 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,000 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 5.98 | + 597% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 4.05 | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,890 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.54 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,167 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 40 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 1.30) | R$ 3.34 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 495,000 Franc (R$ 1,291) | R$ 3,249 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,937 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 571 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,055 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,331 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 90,000 Franc (R$ 235) | R$ 347 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (R$ 292) | R$ 78 | + 272% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 362,375 Franc (R$ 945) | R$ 1,529 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 428 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 110,000 Franc (R$ 287) | R$ 23 | + 1162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 199 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (R$ 217) | R$ 168 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 104) | R$ 308 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (R$ 522) | R$ 242 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,832 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.35 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 Franc (R$ 156) | R$ 211 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 37 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 101 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (R$ 0.65) | R$ 1.17 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,477 prices entered by 1,233 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 23% more expensive than in Brazil
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