Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 75% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (Rp 203,056) | Rp 62,389 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,000 Franc (Rp 105,589) | Rp 50,984 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 Franc (Rp 89,345) | Rp 29,325 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Franc (Rp 25,177) | Rp 18,889 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (Rp 36,550) | Rp 26,350 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 Franc (Rp 121,833) | Rp 15,739 | + 674% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,331 Franc (Rp 92,036) | Rp 69,458 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,000 Franc (Rp 129,956) | Rp 39,153 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (Rp 40,611) | Rp 19,538 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,890 Franc (Rp 23,473) | Rp 30,210 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,167 Franc (Rp 147,558) | Rp 433,415 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 15,764 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 4,061) | Rp 14,528 | - 72% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 495,000 Franc (Rp 4,020,503) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 7,261,930 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,073,920 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,550,380 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,577,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 90,000 Franc (Rp 731,001) | Rp 660,848 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (Rp 909,641) | Rp 281,571 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 362,375 Franc (Rp 2,943,293) | Rp 3,961,170 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,567,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 110,000 Franc (Rp 893,445) | Rp 52,955 | + 1587% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,185 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| 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 259,911) | Rp 658,752 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (Rp 676,176) | Rp 531,171 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 324,889) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,624,446) | Rp 911,737 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,131 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 Franc (Rp 487,334) | Rp 360,956 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| 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 32,065 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 257,547 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,297 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,182 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 19,131 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 66,998 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 184,609 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,675 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 433,102 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 128,455 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,128 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 51,877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (Rp 2,031) | Rp 1,406 | + 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 588,150 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 22,910 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,413 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
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