Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to India
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| Food | + 195% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 195% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (₨1,550) | ₨336 | + 361% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (₨775) | ₨294 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (₨472) | ₨163 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (₨184) | ₨54 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (₨239) | ₨83 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (₨302) | ₨40 | + 660% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (₨2,325) | ₨216 | + 978% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (₨125) | ₨152 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (₨82) | ₨29 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (₨155) | ₨148 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (₨1,207) | ₨766 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (₨233) | ₨88 | + 165% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (₨95) | ₨35 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 653% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 653% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,421,800 Franc (₨520,140) | ₨30,707 | + 1594% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (₨36,666) | ₨20,031 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (₨11,626) | ₨4,413 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (₨77,507) | ₨22,933 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (₨21,226) | ₨14,192 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨1,550) | ₨3,664 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (₨3,875) | ₨511 | + 659% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (₨7,751) | ₨29,219 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (₨775) | ₨12,383 | - 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (₨388) | ₨416 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (₨7,751) | ₨320 | + 2326% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (₨3,100) | ₨2,328 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (₨3,875) | ₨2,564 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨4,650) | ₨3,571 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨31,003) | ₨3,002 | + 933% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (₨155,013) | ₨980,422 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (₨78) | ₨107 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (₨3,118) | ₨1,414 | + 120% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 168% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (₨194) | ₨140 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (₨294) | ₨303 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (₨3,875) | ₨1,443 | + 169% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (₨775) | ₨402 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (₨765) | ₨190 | + 303% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (₨1,163) | ₨248 | + 368% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (₨197) | ₨152 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (₨159) | ₨72 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (₨1,182) | ₨373 | + 217% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (₨1,000) | ₨1,405 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (₨1,550) | ₨592 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (₨2,325) | ₨1,517 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (₨1,175) | ₨2,140 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (₨775) | ₨607 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨229 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (₨68) | ₨173 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (₨8) | ₨1.29 | + 500% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (₨3,100) | ₨1,540 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (₨525) | ₨247 | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,519 prices entered by 971 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 202% more expensive than in India
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