Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 69% 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$ 85) | R$ 36 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 34 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.84 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (R$ 128) | R$ 26 | + 390% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (R$ 4.51) | R$ 5.68 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 44 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 9 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (R$ 5.20) | R$ 4.91 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 86% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,728 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (R$ 2,013) | R$ 2,506 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (R$ 638) | R$ 595 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (R$ 4,255) | R$ 2,629 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (R$ 1,165) | R$ 1,696 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 510 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 213) | R$ 89 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (R$ 425) | R$ 1,998 | - 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 628 | - 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320,000 Franc (R$ 681) | R$ 21 | + 3211% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (R$ 170) | R$ 250 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 213) | R$ 247 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (R$ 255) | R$ 410 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (R$ 1,702) | R$ 304 | + 461% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 38% 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$ 8,509) | R$ 116,376 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (R$ 4.25) | R$ 5.54 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (R$ 171) | R$ 230 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 56% 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$ 11) | R$ 22 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 44 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 213) | R$ 265 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 23 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 13 | + 226% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 19 | + 245% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.28 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 55 | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (R$ 55) | R$ 113 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 66 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 128) | R$ 210 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 199 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (R$ 3.74) | R$ 11 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,212 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (R$ 0.43) | R$ 1.29 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 125 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,884 prices entered by 1,646 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 19% more expensive than in Brazil
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