- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (¥1,911) | ¥1,054 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (¥1,201) | ¥698 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (¥546) | ¥436 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (¥231) | ¥205 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (¥318) | ¥285 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (¥324) | ¥777 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (¥487) | ¥910 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (¥512) | ¥697 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (¥287) | ¥414 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (¥170) | ¥265 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (¥1,725) | ¥1,538 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (¥467) | ¥203 | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (¥136) | ¥198 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (¥254,023) | ¥231,808 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (¥201,889) | ¥125,591 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (¥39,207) | ¥21,159 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (¥114,718) | ¥113,754 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (¥69,526) | ¥74,885 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (¥21,425) | ¥12,611 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (¥8,052) | ¥4,134 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (¥51,841) | ¥55,558 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (¥12,957) | ¥16,830 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (¥665) | ¥693 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (¥2,155) | ¥6,829 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (¥1,843) | ¥4,215 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (¥3,476) | ¥8,321 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (¥9,386) | ¥13,972 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (¥1,390,518) | ¥2,590,890 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (¥115) | ¥145 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (¥3,824) | ¥11,257 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (¥70) | ¥1,278 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (¥139) | ¥1,016 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (¥5,475) | ¥3,622 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (¥209) | ¥630 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (¥574) | ¥707 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (¥701) | ¥455 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (¥248) | ¥137 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (¥673) | ¥217 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (¥1,031) | ¥2,939 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (¥10,777) | ¥4,035 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (¥2,086) | ¥3,358 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (¥2,294) | ¥12,964 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (¥11,710) | ¥7,899 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (¥1,077) | ¥880 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (¥451) | ¥491 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (¥238) | ¥560 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (¥34) | ¥56 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (¥16,721) | ¥10,296 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (¥1,662) | ¥468 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,844 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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