- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (119元) | 53元 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (75元) | 33元 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (34元) | 15元 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (20元) | 16元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (20元) | 8元 | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (30元) | 63元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (32元) | 13元 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (18元) | 7元 | + 173% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (11元) | 5.65元 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (107元) | 114元 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (29元) | 8元 | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (8元) | 12元 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 98% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (15,779元) | 9,680元 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (12,540元) | 4,478元 | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (2,435元) | 425元 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (7,126元) | 5,710元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (4,319元) | 3,523元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (1,331元) | 304元 | + 337% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (500元) | 88元 | + 471% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (3,220元) | 2,242元 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (805元) | 678元 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (41元) | 40元 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39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 (134元) | 554元 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (115元) | 280元 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (216元) | 614元 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (583元) | 672元 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (86,372元) | 145,666元 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (238元) | 154元 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (4.32元) | 26元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (9元) | 32元 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (340元) | 425元 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (13元) | 30元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (36元) | 37元 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (44元) | 38元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (15元) | 10元 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (42元) | 14元 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (64元) | 59元 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (669元) | 159元 | + 321% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (130元) | 86元 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (143元) | 723元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (727元) | 375元 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (67元) | 60元 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (28元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (15元) | 34元 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,310元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (2.11元) | 0.98元 | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (1,039元) | 300元 | + 246% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (103元) | 20元 | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,309 prices entered by 564 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 59% more expensive than in China
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