Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 243 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 140 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 64 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 23 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 37 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 25 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 78 | + 665% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 47 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 27 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 263 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 33 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 310% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 310% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,421,800 Franc (Mex$ 134,037) | Mex$ 18,913 | + 609% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (Mex$ 9,449) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,996) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 19,973) | Mex$ 11,669 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (Mex$ 5,470) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 850 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 402 | + 148% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,997) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 115 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,997) | Mex$ 109 | + 1725% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 917 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 652 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,198) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,989) | Mex$ 1,242 | + 543% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 39,946) | Mex$ 333,695 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (Mex$ 803) | Mex$ 518 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 103% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 84 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 199 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 999) | Mex$ 580 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 76 | + 163% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 55 | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 58 | + 415% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 30 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 32 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 231 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 318 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 156 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 742 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 741 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 149 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 42 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (Mex$ 2.00) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 799) | Mex$ 909 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 67 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,422 prices entered by 1,079 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 102% more expensive than in Mexico
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