Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (₨439) | ₨367 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,600 Franc (₨424) | ₨293 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,834 Franc (₨287) | ₨142 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,625 Franc (₨169) | ₨52 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,626 Franc (₨133) | ₨73 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,600 Franc (₨132) | ₨36 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,000 Franc (₨329) | ₨227 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (₨238) | ₨139 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,483 Franc (₨54) | ₨31 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (₨73) | ₨132 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨772 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,500 Franc (₨128) | ₨86 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,200 Franc (₨117) | ₨36 | + 226% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (₨109,735) | ₨33,314 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨54,867) | ₨19,892 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨19,031 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,119,330 Franc (₨40,943) | ₨12,492 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,341 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (₨4,097) | ₨676 | + 506% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (₨7,316) | ₨29,555 | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,444 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (₨1,171) | ₨2,314 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (₨3,045) | ₨2,579 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (₨1,463) | ₨3,601 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (₨7,316) | ₨2,719 | + 169% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨80 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (₨1,097) | ₨1,156 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨100 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨212 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨624 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨161 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨254 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨140 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨68 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (₨732) | ₨239 | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (₨1,097) | ₨1,195 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,629 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨568 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨193 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (₨5,853) | ₨36,202 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (₨9) | ₨5.27 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (₨183) | ₨271 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,360 prices entered by 2,124 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 33% more expensive than in India
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