- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 92% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 29 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.29 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 4.85 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 5.65 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 3.28 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (R$ 5.64) | R$ 4.61 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 40 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (R$ 4.50) | R$ 3.22 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 123% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (R$ 8,417) | R$ 3,138 | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (R$ 6,689) | R$ 1,936 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (R$ 1,299) | R$ 638 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (R$ 3,801) | R$ 2,144 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (R$ 2,304) | R$ 1,324 | + 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (R$ 710) | R$ 394 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (R$ 267) | R$ 81 | + 230% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (R$ 1,718) | R$ 1,725 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (R$ 429) | R$ 422 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 59% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 207 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (R$ 61) | R$ 183 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 338 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (R$ 311) | R$ 254 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (R$ 46,074) | R$ 87,073 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (R$ 3.81) | R$ 4.35 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (R$ 127) | R$ 201 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 2.30) | R$ 16 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.61) | R$ 48 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (R$ 181) | R$ 230 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.89 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 4.02 | + 455% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 39 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 104% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (R$ 357) | R$ 97 | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (R$ 69) | R$ 50 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (R$ 76) | R$ 171 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (R$ 388) | R$ 178 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 24 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (R$ 1.13) | R$ 1.22 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (R$ 554) | R$ 117 | + 374% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (R$ 55) | R$ 9 | + 491% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,797 prices entered by 2,360 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 51% more expensive than in Brazil
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