Cost of living in United Kingdom compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Food | + 29% | |||
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Food in United Kingdom is 29% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Kingdom | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (45,607 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 14% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (26,888 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.35 (15,220 Franc) | 12,174 Franc | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.17 (4,095 Franc) | 4,751 Franc | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.63 (12,696 Franc) | 6,168 Franc | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.26 (7,901 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.16 (18,053 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.15 (7,517 Franc) | 3,230 Franc | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.90 (3,141 Franc) | 2,119 Franc | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.16 (7,564 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (34,954 Franc) | 31,134 Franc | + 12% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.37 (8,302 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.05 (3,686 Franc) | 2,442 Franc | + 51% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Kingdom | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,965 (6,869,499 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,627 (5,687,890 Franc) | 946,148 Franc | + 501% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £239 (836,591 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,786 (6,244,554 Franc) | 2,000,000 Franc | + 212% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,133 (3,962,588 Franc) | 547,728 Franc | + 623% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £201 (704,165 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 1660% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (92,610 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 7% | |
40” flat screen tv | £350 (1,224,819 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 512% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (302,834 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 1414% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (22,585 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 126% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £16 (56,650 Franc) | 320,000 Franc | - 82% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in United Kingdom is 20% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Kingdom | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £73 (255,182 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | + 219% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £32 (112,524 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (280,016 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | + 133% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £78 (271,761 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 66% | |
Transportation | + 258% | |||
Transportation in United Kingdom is 258% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Kingdom | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £25,779 (90,127,715 Franc) | 4,000,000 Franc | + 2153% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.46 (5,098 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | + 127% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £87 (304,735 Franc) | 80,454 Franc | + 279% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in United Kingdom is 11% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Kingdom | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.75 (16,598 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 232% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (27,684 Franc) | 7,578 Franc | + 265% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £75 (260,769 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 161% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £4.58 (16,006 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.02 (7,062 Franc) | 19,745 Franc | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.11 (14,386 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 52% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (8,249 Franc) | 5,093 Franc | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.77 (6,195 Franc) | 4,093 Franc | + 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (50,698 Franc) | 30,511 Franc | + 66% | |
Entertainment | + 207% | |||
Entertainment in United Kingdom is 207% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
United Kingdom | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £40 (139,493 Franc) | 25,796 Franc | + 441% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £20 (69,092 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £133 (465,714 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 676% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £67 (233,502 Franc) | 30,312 Franc | + 670% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £11 (37,730 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.80 (13,296 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.68 (19,869 Franc) | 1,758 Franc | + 1030% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £521 (1,821,144 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.28 (984 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 392% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (121,168 Franc) | 22,222 Franc | + 445% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £13 (46,674 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 1112% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,945 prices entered by 661 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in United Kingdom is 83% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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