Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to China
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 66% 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 (133元) | 43元 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (67元) | 37元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (41元) | 17元 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (21元) | 16元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (26元) | 9元 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (200元) | 48元 | + 314% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (11元) | 13元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (13元) | 7元 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (104元) | 97元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (20元) | 9元 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (8元) | 13元 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 127% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,421,800 Franc (44,733元) | 13,898元 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (3,153元) | 8,379元 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (1,000元) | 462元 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (6,666元) | 6,525元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (1,825元) | 4,376元 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (133元) | 516元 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (333元) | 140元 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (667元) | 1,829元 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (67元) | 546元 | - 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (33元) | 50元 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (667元) | 66元 | + 907% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (267元) | 511元 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (333元) | 288元 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (400元) | 654元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (2,666元) | 844元 | + 216% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 18% 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 (13,331元) | 148,501元 | - 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (7元) | 8元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (268元) | 206元 | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 50% 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 (17元) | 28元 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (25元) | 27元 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (333元) | 386元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (67元) | 30元 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (66元) | 19元 | + 240% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (100元) | 44元 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (17元) | 21元 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (14元) | 16元 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (102元) | 82元 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (86元) | 260元 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (133元) | 122元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (200元) | 417元 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (101元) | 319元 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (67元) | 90元 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 31元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (5.86元) | 19元 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,968元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (0.67元) | 0.24元 | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (267元) | 410元 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (45元) | 38元 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,158 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 51% more expensive than in China
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