Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 71% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (104元) | 46元 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,000 Franc (54元) | 34元 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 Franc (46元) | 15元 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Franc (13元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (19元) | 14元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 Franc (62元) | 8元 | + 668% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,331 Franc (47元) | 59元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,000 Franc (66元) | 15元 | + 343% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (21元) | 6.00元 | + 246% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,890 Franc (12元) | 5.17元 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,167 Franc (75元) | 112元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (2.07元) | 14元 | - 85% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 495,000 Franc (2,053元) | 9,398元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,947元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 431元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 5,740元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,030元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 90,000 Franc (373元) | 277元 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (464元) | 96元 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 362,375 Franc (1,503元) | 2,464元 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 561元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 110,000 Franc (456元) | 38元 | + 1094% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (133元) | 481元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (345元) | 250元 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (166元) | 647元 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (829元) | 620元 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 Franc (249元) | 149元 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 8元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 71元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 177元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 100元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,029元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 395元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 68元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 33元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (1.04元) | 0.31元 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 335元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 22元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,236 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 26% more expensive than in China
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