Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to China
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| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (122元) | 46元 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (61元) | 40元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (37元) | 16元 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (14元) | 18元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (19元) | 19元 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (24元) | 11元 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (182元) | 63元 | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (10元) | 15元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (6元) | 6元 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (12元) | 7元 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (95元) | 118元 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (18元) | 8元 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (7元) | 16元 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 15,059元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (2,877元) | 9,006元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (912元) | 421元 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (6,081元) | 7,547元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (1,665元) | 4,347元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (122元) | 262元 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (304元) | 115元 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (608元) | 1,143元 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (61元) | 589元 | - 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (30元) | 39元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320,000 Franc (973元) | 51元 | + 1814% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (243元) | 529元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (304元) | 248元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (365元) | 626元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (2,433元) | 828元 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (12,163元) | 161,247元 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (6元) | 9元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (245元) | 204元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (15元) | 39元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (23元) | 27元 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (304元) | 391元 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (61元) | 53元 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (60元) | 33元 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (91元) | 34元 | + 165% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (15元) | 13元 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (12元) | 15元 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (93元) | 74元 | + 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (78元) | 265元 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (122元) | 110元 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (182元) | 1,294元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (92元) | 348元 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (61元) | 79元 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (5.34元) | 18元 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (0.61元) | 0.20元 | + 204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (68元) | 410元 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (41元) | 24元 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,340 prices entered by 139 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 14% more expensive than in China
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