- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (₨1,205) | ₨394 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (₨757) | ₨261 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (₨345) | ₨143 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (₨146) | ₨51 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (₨201) | ₨71 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (₨205) | ₨38 | + 440% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (₨307) | ₨200 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (₨323) | ₨138 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (₨181) | ₨25 | + 636% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (₨107) | ₨122 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (₨1,088) | ₨836 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (₨294) | ₨82 | + 260% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (₨86) | ₨33 | + 162% | |
| Housing | + 277% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 277% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (₨160,189) | ₨30,701 | + 422% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (₨127,313) | ₨20,567 | + 519% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (₨24,724) | ₨4,520 | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (₨72,342) | ₨24,194 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨43,844) | ₨14,840 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (₨13,511) | ₨3,568 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (₨5,078) | ₨802 | + 533% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (₨32,692) | ₨34,012 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (₨8,171) | ₨10,476 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (₨419) | ₨395 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨571 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 43% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (₨1,359) | ₨2,438 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (₨1,162) | ₨2,726 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (₨2,192) | ₨3,784 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (₨5,919) | ₨2,944 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (₨876,871) | ₨881,987 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (₨73) | ₨78 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (₨2,411) | ₨1,367 | + 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 81% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨44) | ₨128 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (₨88) | ₨275 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (₨3,453) | ₨1,317 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (₨132) | ₨252 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (₨362) | ₨177 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (₨442) | ₨226 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (₨156) | ₨131 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (₨424) | ₨71 | + 495% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (₨650) | ₨273 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (₨6,796) | ₨1,199 | + 467% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (₨1,315) | ₨475 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (₨1,447) | ₨1,900 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (₨7,384) | ₨1,984 | + 272% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (₨679) | ₨594 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (₨285) | ₨226 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (₨150) | ₨206 | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,165 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (₨21) | ₨65 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (₨10,544) | ₨1,868 | + 464% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (₨1,048) | ₨256 | + 309% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,172 prices entered by 4,400 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 107% more expensive than in India
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