Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to China
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (39元) | 54元 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,600 Franc (38元) | 36元 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,834 Franc (26元) | 16元 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,625 Franc (15元) | 14元 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,626 Franc (12元) | 14元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,600 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,000 Franc (29元) | 56元 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (21元) | 13元 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,483 Franc (4.84元) | 7元 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 109元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,500 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,200 Franc (10元) | 10元 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 30% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (9,792元) | 7,537元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (4,896元) | 4,597元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 416元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,994元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,119,330 Franc (3,653元) | 3,863元 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 264元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (366元) | 87元 | + 320% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (653元) | 2,180元 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 45元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (104元) | 370元 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (272元) | 226元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (131元) | 582元 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (653元) | 519元 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 160,747元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 6元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (98元) | 177元 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| 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) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 488元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 10元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (65元) | 86元 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (98元) | 195元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 95元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 413元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 71元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (522元) | 3,170元 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (0.82元) | 0.55元 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 370元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (16元) | 22元 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,904 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in China
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