Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (Rp 248,794) | Rp 66,170 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (Rp 156,391) | Rp 50,168 | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (Rp 71,142) | Rp 30,939 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (Rp 30,072) | Rp 19,126 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (Rp 41,429) | Rp 24,203 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (Rp 42,230) | Rp 14,807 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (Rp 63,464) | Rp 65,437 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (Rp 66,645) | Rp 37,029 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (Rp 37,419) | Rp 18,101 | + 107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (Rp 22,163) | Rp 31,555 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (Rp 224,610) | Rp 359,456 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (Rp 60,797) | Rp 18,755 | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (Rp 17,667) | Rp 16,216 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 152% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (Rp 33,073,720) | Rp 12,233,200 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (Rp 26,285,969) | Rp 9,342,630 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (Rp 5,104,781) | Rp 893,279 | + 471% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (Rp 14,936,238) | Rp 8,592,610 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 9,052,266) | Rp 4,939,500 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (Rp 2,789,591) | Rp 661,561 | + 322% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (Rp 1,048,379) | Rp 272,688 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (Rp 6,749,740) | Rp 4,688,240 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (Rp 1,687,016) | Rp 1,762,310 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (Rp 86,561) | Rp 59,284 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 56,285 | - | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (Rp 280,620) | Rp 612,994 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (Rp 240,013) | Rp 413,561 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 452,613) | Rp 987,674 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (Rp 1,222,056) | Rp 827,434 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Rp 181,045,313) | Rp 469,436,000 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (Rp 14,975) | Rp 8,760 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (Rp 497,875) | Rp 371,911 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 9,052) | Rp 24,611 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 18,105) | Rp 84,995 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (Rp 712,866) | Rp 352,309 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 27,157) | Rp 45,191 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (Rp 74,755) | Rp 22,842 | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (Rp 91,299) | Rp 33,755 | + 170% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (Rp 32,309) | Rp 14,477 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (Rp 87,642) | Rp 13,066 | + 571% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (Rp 134,257) | Rp 91,137 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (Rp 1,403,101) | Rp 209,668 | + 569% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (Rp 271,568) | Rp 99,420 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (Rp 298,725) | Rp 399,376 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (Rp 1,524,655) | Rp 482,715 | + 216% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (Rp 140,194) | Rp 130,862 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (Rp 58,769) | Rp 47,236 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (Rp 30,947) | Rp 57,031 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (Rp 4,423) | Rp 1,544 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (Rp 2,177,034) | Rp 552,469 | + 294% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (Rp 216,384) | Rp 24,285 | + 791% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,930 prices entered by 351 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia
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