Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,000 Franc (Rp 188,146) | Rp 43,488 | + 333% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,000 Franc (Rp 155,893) | Rp 59,390 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,000 Franc (Rp 80,634) | Rp 31,759 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,500 Franc (Rp 45,693) | Rp 23,528 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,600 Franc (Rp 51,606) | Rp 30,336 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,825 Franc (Rp 31,311) | Rp 16,297 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Rp 43,005) | Rp 85,378 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (Rp 53,756) | Rp 49,699 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (Rp 26,878) | Rp 18,198 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (Rp 21,502) | Rp 34,828 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,300 Franc (Rp 275,769) | Rp 346,370 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,800 Franc (Rp 20,427) | Rp 19,569 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,000 Franc (Rp 21,502) | Rp 19,984 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 299% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,838,200 Franc (Rp 112,018,031) | Rp 22,132,400 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,689,800 Franc (Rp 62,839,803) | Rp 12,062,800 | + 421% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,282,500 Franc (Rp 6,894,220) | Rp 2,028,600 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000,000 Franc (Rp 43,004,878) | Rp 7,964,830 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,275,000 Franc (Rp 22,980,732) | Rp 4,666,280 | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 641,250 Franc (Rp 3,447,110) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,500 Franc (Rp 459,615) | Rp 378,883 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 513,000 Franc (Rp 2,757,688) | Rp 3,847,970 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342,000 Franc (Rp 1,838,459) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,100 Franc (Rp 140,303) | Rp 55,394 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 87,128 | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342,000 Franc (Rp 1,838,459) | Rp 789,983 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 508,463 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750,000 Franc (Rp 4,031,707) | Rp 1,331,530 | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 570,000 Franc (Rp 3,064,098) | Rp 1,331,210 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,500,000 Franc (Rp 459,614,634) | Rp 535,406,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,580 Franc (Rp 13,869) | Rp 12,221 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,000 Franc (Rp 698,829) | Rp 199,904 | + 250% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 107,512) | Rp 22,456 | + 379% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 134,390) | Rp 96,147 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 403,171) | Rp 326,191 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,250 Franc (Rp 76,602) | Rp 26,592 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Franc (Rp 37,629) | Rp 27,953 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,600 Franc (Rp 73,109) | Rp 11,693 | + 525% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71,250 Franc (Rp 383,012) | Rp 82,004 | + 367% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,250 Franc (Rp 383,012) | Rp 245,575 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85,500 Franc (Rp 459,615) | Rp 104,570 | + 340% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 322,537) | Rp 496,791 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313,500 Franc (Rp 1,685,254) | Rp 363,253 | + 364% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Rp 107,512) | Rp 149,637 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,800 Franc (Rp 122,564) | Rp 38,584 | + 218% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Rp 9,449) | Rp 50,891 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,425,000 Franc (Rp 7,660,244) | Rp 9,204,710 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (Rp 3,225) | Rp 3,584 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,719 Franc (Rp 992,977) | Rp 463,013 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,129 Franc (Rp 43,701) | Rp 40,054 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 911 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia
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