Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to China
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| Food | + 91% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,762 Franc (94元) | 42元 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,587 Franc (76元) | 36元 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,000 Franc (38元) | 15元 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9,381 Franc (24元) | 14元 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,772 Franc (33元) | 16元 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,226 Franc (21元) | 11元 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (20元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,350 Franc (32元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (13元) | 7元 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,349 Franc (16元) | 7元 | + 143% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,300 Franc (131元) | 94元 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,966 Franc (28元) | 9元 | + 225% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,762 Franc (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 253% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 253% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,838,200 Franc (53,262元) | 12,848元 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,689,800 Franc (29,879元) | 5,937元 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,282,500 Franc (3,278元) | 450元 | + 629% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000,000 Franc (20,448元) | 6,875元 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,275,000 Franc (10,927元) | 3,656元 | + 199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 641,250 Franc (1,639元) | 296元 | + 454% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,500 Franc (219元) | 100元 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 513,000 Franc (1,311元) | 1,460元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342,000 Franc (874元) | 553元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,100 Franc (67元) | 43元 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 61% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342,000 Franc (874元) | 418元 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750,000 Franc (1,917元) | 553元 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 570,000 Franc (1,457元) | 705元 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,500,000 Franc (218,537元) | 148,726元 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,580 Franc (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,000 Franc (332元) | 228元 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (51元) | 51元 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Franc (64元) | 84元 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Franc (192元) | 114元 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,250 Franc (36元) | 57元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 25元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Franc (18元) | 7元 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,600 Franc (35元) | 13元 | + 178% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71,250 Franc (182元) | 85元 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,250 Franc (182元) | 178元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85,500 Franc (219元) | 109元 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (153元) | 1,179元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313,500 Franc (801元) | 320元 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (51元) | 81元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,800 Franc (58元) | 28元 | + 111% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (4.49元) | 15元 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,425,000 Franc (3,642元) | 3,924元 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (1.53元) | 0.34元 | + 357% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,719 Franc (472元) | 414元 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,129 Franc (21元) | 25元 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 829 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 109% more expensive than in China
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