Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (₨1,060) | ₨388 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,000 Franc (₨551) | ₨280 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 Franc (₨466) | ₨141 | + 232% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Franc (₨131) | ₨52 | + 150% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (₨191) | ₨72 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 Franc (₨636) | ₨37 | + 1627% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,331 Franc (₨480) | ₨215 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,000 Franc (₨678) | ₨141 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (₨212) | ₨28 | + 652% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,890 Franc (₨122) | ₨127 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,167 Franc (₨770) | ₨825 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨84 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨21) | ₨35 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 495,000 Franc (₨20,981) | ₨31,230 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨20,049 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,148 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨23,740 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,807 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 90,000 Franc (₨3,815) | ₨3,140 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (₨4,747) | ₨743 | + 539% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 362,375 Franc (₨15,360) | ₨30,621 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,530 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 110,000 Franc (₨4,663) | ₨379 | + 1132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨325 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (₨1,356) | ₨2,344 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (₨3,529) | ₨2,581 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (₨1,695) | ₨3,774 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (₨8,477) | ₨2,828 | + 200% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨934,597 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨76 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 Franc (₨2,543) | ₨1,220 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| 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) | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨209 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨979 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨242 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨152 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨243 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,194 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨468 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,729 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,919 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨686 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (₨11) | ₨3.67 | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,918 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨245 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,531 prices entered by 2,281 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 54% more expensive than in India
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