Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 142% 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 (₨1,415) | ₨374 | + 278% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (₨707) | ₨336 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (₨431) | ₨165 | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (₨168) | ₨58 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (₨218) | ₨92 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (₨275) | ₨39 | + 613% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (₨2,122) | ₨241 | + 779% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (₨114) | ₨155 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (₨75) | ₨31 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (₨141) | ₨170 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (₨1,101) | ₨779 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (₨212) | ₨91 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (₨86) | ₨37 | + 130% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨40,384 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (₨33,462) | ₨24,853 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (₨10,610) | ₨5,760 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (₨70,733) | ₨25,064 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (₨19,371) | ₨15,060 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨1,415) | ₨6,534 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (₨3,537) | ₨659 | + 437% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (₨7,073) | ₨31,167 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (₨707) | ₨12,189 | - 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (₨354) | ₨543 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320,000 Franc (₨11,317) | ₨426 | + 2555% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (₨2,829) | ₨2,468 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (₨3,537) | ₨2,797 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (₨4,244) | ₨4,303 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (₨28,293) | ₨3,087 | + 817% | |
| 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 (₨141,465) | ₨1,248,440 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (₨71) | ₨104 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (₨2,845) | ₨1,105 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 150% 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 (₨177) | ₨144 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (₨268) | ₨241 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (₨3,537) | ₨878 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (₨707) | ₨413 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (₨698) | ₨226 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (₨1,061) | ₨274 | + 287% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (₨180) | ₨170 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (₨145) | ₨96 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (₨1,079) | ₨309 | + 249% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (₨912) | ₨1,449 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (₨1,415) | ₨607 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (₨2,122) | ₨1,419 | + 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (₨1,072) | ₨1,942 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (₨707) | ₨733 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨229 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (₨62) | ₨181 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (₨7) | ₨1.43 | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (₨786) | ₨1,578 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (₨479) | ₨265 | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,896 prices entered by 1,244 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 82% more expensive than in India
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