- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 92% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,484 Franc (Mex$ 319) | Mex$ 119 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17,276 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 96 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,859 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 65 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,322 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 19 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,577 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 31 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,665 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 21 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,011 Franc (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 64 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,362 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 38 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4,134 Franc (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 24 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,448 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 21 | + 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,813 Franc (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 217 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6,716 Franc (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 25 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,952 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 123% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,653,640 Franc (Mex$ 42,356) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,903,800 Franc (Mex$ 33,664) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563,923 Franc (Mex$ 6,538) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,650,000 Franc (Mex$ 19,128) | Mex$ 12,212 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,593) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308,165 Franc (Mex$ 3,573) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 115,814 Franc (Mex$ 1,343) | Mex$ 382 | + 251% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 745,641 Franc (Mex$ 8,644) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 186,364 Franc (Mex$ 2,161) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,562 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 110 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 841 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,514 Franc (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 674 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 580) | Mex$ 1,522 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,565) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 231,859) | Mex$ 317,789 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,654 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,000 Franc (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 454 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 42% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 77 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 181 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,750 Franc (Mex$ 913) | Mex$ 545 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 72 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,258 Franc (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 50 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,086 Franc (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 55 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,569 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 28 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,682 Franc (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 30 | + 268% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,831 Franc (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 128 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 157% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 157% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,797) | Mex$ 379 | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 138 | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 33,000 Franc (Mex$ 383) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 168,428 Franc (Mex$ 1,953) | Mex$ 744 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,487 Franc (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 103 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,492 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 55 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,419 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 45 | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,381 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 489 Franc (Mex$ 5.66) | Mex$ 2.32 | + 144% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 240,496 Franc (Mex$ 2,788) | Mex$ 754 | + 270% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 23,904 Franc (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 52 | + 429% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,139 prices entered by 1,136 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 83% more expensive than in Mexico
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