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 | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,762 Franc (₨1,092) | ₨411 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,587 Franc (₨879) | ₨361 | + 144% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,000 Franc (₨446) | ₨182 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9,381 Franc (₨279) | ₨62 | + 349% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,772 Franc (₨379) | ₨102 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,226 Franc (₨244) | ₨44 | + 461% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨238) | ₨243 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,350 Franc (₨367) | ₨186 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (₨149) | ₨41 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,349 Franc (₨189) | ₨163 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,300 Franc (₨1,524) | ₨913 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,966 Franc (₨326) | ₨91 | + 256% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,762 Franc (₨171) | ₨39 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 668% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 668% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,838,200 Franc (₨619,143) | ₨42,568 | + 1354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,689,800 Franc (₨347,326) | ₨26,736 | + 1199% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,282,500 Franc (₨38,106) | ₨5,123 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000,000 Franc (₨237,695) | ₨28,833 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,275,000 Franc (₨127,018) | ₨17,547 | + 624% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 641,250 Franc (₨19,053) | ₨4,724 | + 303% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,500 Franc (₨2,540) | ₨652 | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 513,000 Franc (₨15,242) | ₨26,371 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342,000 Franc (₨10,161) | ₨11,993 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,100 Franc (₨775) | ₨484 | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨604 | - | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342,000 Franc (₨10,161) | ₨2,322 | + 338% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,519 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750,000 Franc (₨22,284) | ₨3,978 | + 460% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 570,000 Franc (₨16,936) | ₨2,853 | + 494% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 61% 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 | 85,500,000 Franc (₨2,540,369) | ₨1,528,690 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,580 Franc (₨77) | ₨104 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,000 Franc (₨3,863) | ₨1,661 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (₨594) | ₨100 | + 497% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Franc (₨743) | ₨233 | + 218% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Franc (₨2,228) | ₨1,257 | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨329 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,250 Franc (₨423) | ₨243 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨283 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Franc (₨208) | ₨189 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,600 Franc (₨404) | ₨89 | + 353% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71,250 Franc (₨2,117) | ₨307 | + 589% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,250 Franc (₨2,117) | ₨1,365 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85,500 Franc (₨2,540) | ₨545 | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (₨1,783) | ₨1,704 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313,500 Franc (₨9,315) | ₨2,328 | + 300% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (₨594) | ₨865 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,800 Franc (₨677) | ₨261 | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (₨52) | ₨197 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,425,000 Franc (₨42,339) | ₨43,773 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (₨18) | ₨8 | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,719 Franc (₨5,488) | ₨1,536 | + 257% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,129 Franc (₨242) | ₨249 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 222% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,509 prices entered by 453 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 222% more expensive than in India
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