Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 60% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 28 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,600 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 27 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,834 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 183% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,625 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 3.88 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,626 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,600 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,483 Franc (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.56 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.83 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,500 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,200 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 3.37 | + 168% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 74% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (R$ 8,454) | R$ 3,095 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (R$ 4,227) | R$ 1,821 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 493 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,061 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,119,330 Franc (R$ 3,154) | R$ 1,276 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 357 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (R$ 316) | R$ 79 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (R$ 564) | R$ 1,672 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 471 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (R$ 90) | R$ 209 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (R$ 235) | R$ 192 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 113) | R$ 324 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (R$ 564) | R$ 247 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,728 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.44 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 224 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| 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$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.97 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.07 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 43 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 93 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| 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$ 183 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (R$ 451) | R$ 3,532 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.27 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 10 | + 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,646 prices entered by 1,571 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% more expensive than in Brazil
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