- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (114元) | 51元 | + 123% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (72元) | 34元 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (33元) | 15元 | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (19元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (19元) | 8元 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (29元) | 58元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (31元) | 13元 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (17元) | 7元 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (10元) | 5.63元 | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (103元) | 114元 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (28元) | 8元 | + 267% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (8元) | 12元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 95% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (15,217元) | 9,470元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (12,094元) | 4,307元 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (2,349元) | 439元 | + 434% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (6,872元) | 5,706元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (4,165元) | 3,520元 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (1,284元) | 311元 | + 313% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (482元) | 86元 | + 458% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (3,106元) | 2,153元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (776元) | 681元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (40元) | 37元 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (129元) | 553元 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (110元) | 260元 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (208元) | 624元 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (562元) | 694元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (83,300元) | 143,509元 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (7元) | 7元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (229元) | 156元 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (4.16元) | 26元 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (8元) | 30元 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (328元) | 493元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (12元) | 29元 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (34元) | 36元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (42元) | 36元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (15元) | 9元 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (40元) | 14元 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (62元) | 59元 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 103% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (646元) | 148元 | + 336% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (125元) | 86元 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (137元) | 752元 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (702元) | 367元 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (65元) | 59元 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (27元) | 34元 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (14元) | 33元 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (2.04元) | 0.99元 | + 105% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (1,002元) | 309元 | + 224% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (100元) | 20元 | + 396% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,415 prices entered by 535 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 55% more expensive than in China
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