Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (Rp 255,827) | Rp 45,378 | + 464% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 127,913) | Rp 54,330 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (Rp 77,861) | Rp 27,591 | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (Rp 30,388) | Rp 19,722 | + 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (Rp 39,451) | Rp 26,707 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (Rp 49,808) | Rp 18,501 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Rp 383,740) | Rp 56,542 | + 579% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (Rp 20,660) | Rp 42,973 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (Rp 13,554) | Rp 22,558 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (Rp 25,583) | Rp 34,959 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (Rp 199,125) | Rp 337,317 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (Rp 38,374) | Rp 20,426 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (Rp 15,621) | Rp 17,971 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 91% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,746,200 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (Rp 6,051,246) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Rp 1,918,700) | Rp 496,641 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 12,791,330) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (Rp 3,503,085) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 255,827) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 639,567) | Rp 400,530 | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,279,133) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 127,913) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 63,957) | Rp 43,866 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320,000 Franc (Rp 2,046,613) | Rp 71,573 | + 2759% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 54% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 511,653) | Rp 624,572 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 639,567) | Rp 439,901 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Rp 767,480) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Rp 5,116,532) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 294% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (Rp 25,582,661) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (Rp 12,791) | Rp 11,904 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (Rp 514,559) | Rp 150,291 | + 242% | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 31,978) | Rp 36,367 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (Rp 48,466) | Rp 60,467 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 639,567) | Rp 313,421 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 127,913) | Rp 130,123 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (Rp 126,282) | Rp 19,595 | + 544% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 191,870) | Rp 34,558 | + 455% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (Rp 32,576) | Rp 30,035 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (Rp 26,180) | Rp 15,580 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (Rp 195,140) | Rp 88,350 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (Rp 164,979) | Rp 216,012 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (Rp 255,827) | Rp 104,481 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 383,740) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (Rp 193,862) | Rp 383,761 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Rp 127,913) | Rp 162,937 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,298 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Rp 11,242) | Rp 40,791 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (Rp 1,279) | Rp 2,029 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (Rp 142,124) | Rp 496,553 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (Rp 86,613) | Rp 35,528 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 641 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
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