Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Rp 86,470) | Rp 48,924 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,600 Franc (Rp 83,588) | Rp 55,115 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,834 Franc (Rp 56,454) | Rp 32,165 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,625 Franc (Rp 33,324) | Rp 20,580 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,626 Franc (Rp 26,131) | Rp 25,337 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,600 Franc (Rp 25,941) | Rp 17,064 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,000 Franc (Rp 64,853) | Rp 61,721 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (Rp 46,838) | Rp 37,576 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,483 Franc (Rp 10,685) | Rp 19,651 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,412) | Rp 33,333 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 374,037 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,500 Franc (Rp 25,220) | Rp 18,761 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,200 Franc (Rp 23,059) | Rp 18,326 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 21,617,514) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (Rp 10,808,757) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,203,760 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,119,330 Franc (Rp 8,065,711) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 979,539 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (Rp 807,011) | Rp 329,516 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,441,168) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,125,490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 66,640 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 68,439 | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (Rp 230,587) | Rp 680,041 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (Rp 599,886) | Rp 424,371 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 288,234) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,441,168) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 8,926 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Rp 216,175) | Rp 228,023 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,270 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 59,151 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 256,292 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,650 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 44,295 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,030 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,336 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (Rp 144,117) | Rp 89,053 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (Rp 216,175) | Rp 176,169 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,763 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 361,319 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,391 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,857 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 48,318 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (Rp 1,152,934) | Rp 8,519,630 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (Rp 1,801) | Rp 1,787 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 604,695 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,029) | Rp 28,321 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 858 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia
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