Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,762 Franc (R$ 69) | R$ 39 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,587 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 38 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9,381 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 5.63 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,772 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,226 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 8 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 27 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,350 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,349 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,300 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 49 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,966 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,762 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 4.51 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 402% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 402% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,838,200 Franc (R$ 39,125) | R$ 4,092 | + 856% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,689,800 Franc (R$ 21,948) | R$ 2,678 | + 720% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,282,500 Franc (R$ 2,408) | R$ 704 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000,000 Franc (R$ 15,020) | R$ 2,978 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,275,000 Franc (R$ 8,027) | R$ 1,945 | + 313% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 641,250 Franc (R$ 1,204) | R$ 542 | + 122% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,500 Franc (R$ 161) | R$ 90 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 513,000 Franc (R$ 963) | R$ 1,826 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342,000 Franc (R$ 642) | R$ 623 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,100 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 33 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342,000 Franc (R$ 642) | R$ 287 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 270 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750,000 Franc (R$ 1,408) | R$ 415 | + 239% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 570,000 Franc (R$ 1,070) | R$ 330 | + 225% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,500,000 Franc (R$ 160,530) | R$ 116,717 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,580 Franc (R$ 4.84) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,000 Franc (R$ 244) | R$ 248 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 51 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 141) | R$ 303 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,250 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 14 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,600 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 5.76 | + 344% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71,250 Franc (R$ 134) | R$ 61 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,250 Franc (R$ 134) | R$ 114 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85,500 Franc (R$ 161) | R$ 61 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 113) | R$ 237 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313,500 Franc (R$ 589) | R$ 237 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 32 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,800 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (R$ 3.30) | R$ 12 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,425,000 Franc (R$ 2,676) | R$ 3,732 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (R$ 1.13) | R$ 1.58 | - 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,719 Franc (R$ 347) | R$ 139 | + 150% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,129 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 15 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,730 prices entered by 1,295 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 114% more expensive than in Brazil
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