Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Japan
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| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% 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 (¥2,307) | ¥1,140 | + 102% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (¥1,153) | ¥728 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (¥702) | ¥418 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (¥274) | ¥210 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (¥356) | ¥275 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (¥449) | ¥668 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (¥3,460) | ¥1,129 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (¥186) | ¥710 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (¥122) | ¥393 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (¥231) | ¥255 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (¥1,796) | ¥1,985 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (¥346) | ¥206 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (¥141) | ¥211 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 106% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,421,800 Franc (¥774,073) | ¥217,328 | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (¥54,567) | ¥126,162 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (¥17,302) | ¥16,068 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (¥115,346) | ¥132,665 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (¥31,589) | ¥77,507 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥2,307) | ¥9,982 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (¥5,767) | ¥4,119 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (¥11,535) | ¥42,816 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (¥1,153) | ¥15,187 | - 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (¥577) | ¥663 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (¥11,535) | ¥1,759 | + 556% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (¥4,614) | ¥7,849 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (¥5,767) | ¥3,745 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (¥6,921) | ¥8,707 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (¥46,138) | ¥16,382 | + 182% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 58% 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 (¥230,691) | ¥2,749,320 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (¥115) | ¥144 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (¥4,640) | ¥11,441 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% 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 (¥288) | ¥700 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (¥437) | ¥1,350 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (¥5,767) | ¥5,760 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (¥1,153) | ¥2,342 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (¥1,139) | ¥937 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (¥1,730) | ¥540 | + 221% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (¥294) | ¥142 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (¥236) | ¥247 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (¥1,760) | ¥2,858 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (¥1,488) | ¥4,449 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (¥2,307) | ¥3,459 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (¥3,460) | ¥16,372 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (¥1,748) | ¥3,771 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (¥1,153) | ¥1,130 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥520 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (¥101) | ¥517 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 933,634 Franc (¥53,845) | ¥56,570 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (¥12) | ¥49 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (¥4,614) | ¥9,121 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (¥781) | ¥554 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 684 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 10% more expensive than in Japan
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