Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Japan
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (¥2,566) | ¥1,510 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (¥1,283) | ¥777 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (¥781) | ¥442 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (¥305) | ¥210 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (¥396) | ¥332 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (¥500) | ¥626 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (¥3,849) | ¥855 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (¥207) | ¥1,035 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (¥136) | ¥461 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (¥257) | ¥271 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (¥1,997) | ¥1,299 | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (¥385) | ¥205 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (¥157) | ¥227 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥218,917 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (¥60,692) | ¥128,457 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (¥19,244) | ¥27,749 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (¥128,293) | ¥187,909 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (¥35,135) | ¥76,748 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥2,566) | ¥19,268 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (¥6,415) | ¥4,419 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (¥12,829) | ¥43,152 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (¥1,283) | ¥17,240 | - 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (¥641) | ¥1,196 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥3,024 | - | |
| Clothes | + 79% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 79% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (¥5,132) | ¥6,406 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (¥6,415) | ¥3,885 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥7,698) | ¥8,497 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (¥51,317) | ¥10,842 | + 373% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (¥256,587) | ¥3,145,430 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (¥128) | ¥167 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (¥5,161) | ¥13,986 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (¥321) | ¥2,137 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (¥486) | ¥1,967 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (¥6,415) | ¥4,294 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (¥1,283) | ¥677 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (¥1,267) | ¥635 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (¥1,924) | ¥529 | + 264% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (¥327) | ¥195 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (¥263) | ¥192 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (¥1,957) | ¥3,899 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (¥1,655) | ¥3,808 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (¥2,566) | ¥3,606 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (¥3,849) | ¥9,510 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (¥1,944) | ¥6,842 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (¥1,283) | ¥1,086 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥566 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (¥113) | ¥564 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (¥13) | ¥56 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (¥5,132) | ¥12,147 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (¥869) | ¥600 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 804 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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