Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 116% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 30 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 31 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 4.41 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (R$ 144) | R$ 20 | + 614% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (R$ 5.10) | R$ 4.86 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.61 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (R$ 75) | R$ 42 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (R$ 5.87) | R$ 3.82 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 366% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,421,800 Franc (R$ 32,278) | R$ 2,835 | + 1039% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (R$ 2,275) | R$ 2,002 | + 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (R$ 721) | R$ 576 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 4,810) | R$ 2,283 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (R$ 1,317) | R$ 1,507 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 431 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 240) | R$ 84 | + 187% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (R$ 481) | R$ 2,047 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 586 | - 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 26 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (R$ 481) | R$ 19 | + 2427% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 192) | R$ 239 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 240) | R$ 218 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (R$ 289) | R$ 346 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (R$ 1,924) | R$ 262 | + 633% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (R$ 9,620) | R$ 99,354 | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.81) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (R$ 193) | R$ 222 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 79% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 50 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 240) | R$ 241 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 17 | + 191% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 12 | + 298% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 16 | + 338% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.67 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (R$ 73) | R$ 48 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (R$ 62) | R$ 92 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 55 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 144) | R$ 199 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (R$ 73) | R$ 191 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (R$ 4.23) | R$ 10 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,003 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.36 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (R$ 192) | R$ 124 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,261 prices entered by 2,008 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 97% more expensive than in Brazil
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