Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (¥632) | ¥954 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,600 Franc (¥611) | ¥699 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,834 Franc (¥412) | ¥444 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,625 Franc (¥243) | ¥200 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,626 Franc (¥191) | ¥253 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,600 Franc (¥189) | ¥622 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,000 Franc (¥474) | ¥903 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (¥342) | ¥771 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,483 Franc (¥78) | ¥384 | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (¥105) | ¥306 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,331 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,500 Franc (¥184) | ¥199 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,200 Franc (¥168) | ¥226 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (¥157,911) | ¥268,095 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (¥78,956) | ¥150,794 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,880 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥140,127 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,119,330 Franc (¥58,918) | ¥77,433 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥12,855 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (¥5,895) | ¥4,197 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (¥10,527) | ¥63,991 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥901 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,418 | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (¥1,684) | ¥6,941 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (¥4,382) | ¥4,416 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥2,105) | ¥8,088 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (¥10,527) | ¥12,131 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,676,280 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥136 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (¥1,579) | ¥10,384 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥170 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (¥1,053) | ¥2,983 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (¥1,579) | ¥3,633 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,422 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,122 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥445 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥556 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (¥8,422) | ¥52,544 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (¥13) | ¥40 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,497 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (¥263) | ¥525 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 900 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 36% cheaper than in Japan
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