- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 112% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 118 | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (Mex$ 218) | Mex$ 95 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 66 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 31 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 20 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 62 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 37 | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 24 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (Mex$ 313) | Mex$ 223 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 25 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 140% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 140% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (Mex$ 46,123) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (Mex$ 36,657) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (Mex$ 7,119) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (Mex$ 20,829) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 12,624) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (Mex$ 3,890) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (Mex$ 1,462) | Mex$ 383 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (Mex$ 9,413) | Mex$ 8,103 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (Mex$ 2,353) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 104 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 89 | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 43% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (Mex$ 391) | Mex$ 801 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 660 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 1,491 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,704) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 252,477) | Mex$ 312,016 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 466 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 77 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 186 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (Mex$ 994) | Mex$ 543 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 68 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 49 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 53 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 28 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 29 | + 323% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 123 | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 185% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,957) | Mex$ 383 | + 411% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 136 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (Mex$ 417) | Mex$ 1,187 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (Mex$ 2,126) | Mex$ 742 | + 187% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 102 | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 55 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 45 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,347 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (Mex$ 3,036) | Mex$ 715 | + 325% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 52 | + 478% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,378 prices entered by 1,200 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 99% more expensive than in Mexico
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