- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 159% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (₨1,226) | ₨417 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (₨771) | ₨267 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (₨351) | ₨142 | + 147% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (₨148) | ₨52 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (₨204) | ₨72 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (₨208) | ₨40 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (₨313) | ₨201 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (₨328) | ₨139 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (₨184) | ₨25 | + 647% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (₨109) | ₨121 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (₨1,107) | ₨831 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (₨300) | ₨82 | + 267% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (₨87) | ₨33 | + 167% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 275% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (₨163,018) | ₨30,942 | + 427% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (₨129,562) | ₨21,285 | + 509% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (₨25,161) | ₨4,411 | + 470% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (₨73,620) | ₨25,314 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨44,618) | ₨15,654 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (₨13,750) | ₨3,891 | + 253% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (₨5,167) | ₨844 | + 512% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (₨33,269) | ₨33,586 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (₨8,315) | ₨10,591 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (₨427) | ₨382 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨545 | - | |
| 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 (₨1,383) | ₨2,400 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (₨1,183) | ₨2,705 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (₨2,231) | ₨3,717 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (₨6,023) | ₨2,922 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 31% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (₨892,360) | ₨876,886 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (₨74) | ₨78 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (₨2,454) | ₨1,322 | + 86% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (₨45) | ₨136 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (₨89) | ₨283 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (₨3,514) | ₨1,544 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (₨134) | ₨255 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (₨368) | ₨177 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (₨450) | ₨228 | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (₨159) | ₨132 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (₨432) | ₨70 | + 516% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (₨662) | ₨278 | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (₨6,916) | ₨1,196 | + 478% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (₨1,339) | ₨471 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (₨1,472) | ₨1,987 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (₨7,515) | ₨1,802 | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (₨691) | ₨643 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (₨290) | ₨195 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (₨153) | ₨206 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (₨22) | ₨58 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (₨10,730) | ₨1,868 | + 474% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (₨1,067) | ₨248 | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,457 prices entered by 4,697 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 115% more expensive than in India
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