Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 92% 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 288,844) | Rp 61,205 | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 144,422) | Rp 48,353 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (Rp 87,910) | Rp 29,046 | + 203% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (Rp 34,310) | Rp 21,836 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (Rp 44,542) | Rp 22,834 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (Rp 56,237) | Rp 14,630 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Rp 433,265) | Rp 66,405 | + 552% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (Rp 23,326) | Rp 43,134 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (Rp 15,303) | Rp 18,263 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (Rp 28,884) | Rp 34,771 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (Rp 224,824) | Rp 406,659 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (Rp 43,327) | Rp 17,291 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (Rp 17,637) | Rp 16,247 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 369% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 369% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,421,800 Franc (Rp 96,920,045) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 643% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (Rp 6,832,221) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Rp 2,166,327) | Rp 801,210 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (Rp 14,442,183) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (Rp 3,955,194) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 288,844) | Rp 505,106 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 722,109) | Rp 237,062 | + 205% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,444,218) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 144,422) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,211) | Rp 57,323 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,444,218) | Rp 95,242 | + 1416% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (Rp 577,687) | Rp 648,513 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 722,109) | Rp 480,172 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Rp 866,531) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Rp 5,776,873) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 424% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17% cheaper than 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 28,884,366) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,442) | Rp 9,337 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (Rp 580,969) | Rp 419,026 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 201% 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 36,105) | Rp 19,709 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (Rp 54,720) | Rp 89,583 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 722,109) | Rp 204,790 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 144,422) | Rp 108,192 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (Rp 142,580) | Rp 22,334 | + 538% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 216,633) | Rp 30,094 | + 620% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (Rp 36,780) | Rp 22,886 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (Rp 29,559) | Rp 11,284 | + 162% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (Rp 220,325) | Rp 119,565 | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (Rp 186,272) | Rp 261,585 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (Rp 288,844) | Rp 99,216 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 433,265) | Rp 251,127 | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (Rp 218,882) | Rp 573,242 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Rp 144,422) | Rp 159,890 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 39,869 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Rp 12,693) | Rp 65,361 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (Rp 1,444) | Rp 2,093 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (Rp 577,687) | Rp 509,555 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (Rp 97,791) | Rp 32,683 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 468 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia
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