Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (¥1,615) | ¥1,030 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,000 Franc (¥840) | ¥723 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 Franc (¥711) | ¥464 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Franc (¥200) | ¥214 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (¥291) | ¥284 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 Franc (¥969) | ¥501 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,331 Franc (¥732) | ¥1,191 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,000 Franc (¥1,034) | ¥734 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (¥323) | ¥385 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,890 Franc (¥187) | ¥257 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,167 Franc (¥1,174) | ¥1,788 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥32) | ¥244 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 495,000 Franc (¥31,986) | ¥229,251 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥119,039 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥14,600 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥136,696 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥114,972 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 90,000 Franc (¥5,816) | ¥10,415 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (¥7,237) | ¥3,500 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 362,375 Franc (¥23,416) | ¥40,095 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 110,000 Franc (¥7,108) | ¥803 | + 786% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (¥2,068) | ¥5,921 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (¥5,379) | ¥4,587 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥2,585) | ¥8,447 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (¥12,923) | ¥12,915 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥143 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 Franc (¥3,877) | ¥9,719 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,375 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥807 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥543 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥696 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥186 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,634 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,927 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,170 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,399 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,477 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,286 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥495 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥522 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,253 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (¥16) | ¥26 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,663 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥480 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,344 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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