Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (Rp 238,393) | Rp 65,531 | + 264% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (Rp 149,852) | Rp 49,511 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (Rp 68,168) | Rp 30,885 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (Rp 28,815) | Rp 18,934 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (Rp 39,697) | Rp 22,695 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (Rp 40,464) | Rp 14,388 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (Rp 60,811) | Rp 60,646 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (Rp 63,859) | Rp 37,954 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (Rp 35,855) | Rp 18,653 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (Rp 21,236) | Rp 31,286 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (Rp 215,220) | Rp 371,771 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (Rp 58,255) | Rp 18,926 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (Rp 16,928) | Rp 15,260 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 148% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (Rp 31,691,015) | Rp 13,096,300 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (Rp 25,187,038) | Rp 8,155,000 | + 209% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (Rp 4,891,366) | Rp 887,496 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (Rp 14,311,803) | Rp 8,109,370 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Rp 8,673,820) | Rp 4,623,080 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (Rp 2,672,968) | Rp 667,380 | + 301% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (Rp 1,004,550) | Rp 252,522 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (Rp 6,467,556) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (Rp 1,616,488) | Rp 1,628,720 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (Rp 82,942) | Rp 59,625 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,089 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (Rp 268,888) | Rp 659,239 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (Rp 229,979) | Rp 428,524 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 433,691) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (Rp 1,170,966) | Rp 936,471 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Rp 173,476,395) | Rp 479,608,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (Rp 14,349) | Rp 8,761 | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (Rp 477,060) | Rp 382,650 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 8,674) | Rp 24,611 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 17,348) | Rp 90,441 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (Rp 683,063) | Rp 332,164 | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 26,021) | Rp 45,296 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (Rp 71,630) | Rp 23,390 | + 206% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (Rp 87,482) | Rp 32,514 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (Rp 30,958) | Rp 15,188 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (Rp 83,978) | Rp 12,682 | + 562% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (Rp 128,644) | Rp 81,236 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 169% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 169% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (Rp 1,344,442) | Rp 211,083 | + 537% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (Rp 260,215) | Rp 99,257 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (Rp 286,236) | Rp 460,234 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (Rp 1,460,914) | Rp 497,062 | + 194% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (Rp 134,333) | Rp 118,309 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (Rp 56,312) | Rp 45,661 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (Rp 29,653) | Rp 54,748 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (Rp 4,238) | Rp 1,846 | + 130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (Rp 2,086,019) | Rp 521,125 | + 300% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (Rp 207,338) | Rp 24,789 | + 736% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,731 prices entered by 326 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 79% more expensive than in Indonesia
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