Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14% 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$ 299) | Mex$ 265 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 147 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 67 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 26 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 45 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 26 | + 125% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 85 | + 431% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 47 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 32 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 28 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 259 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 34 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 74% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 20,050 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (Mex$ 7,081) | Mex$ 10,402 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,245) | Mex$ 1,052 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,967) | Mex$ 12,642 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (Mex$ 4,099) | Mex$ 6,682 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 736 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 399 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,497) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 2,554 | - 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 114 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,395) | Mex$ 126 | + 1796% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 969 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 728 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 1,698 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,987) | Mex$ 1,266 | + 373% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 27% cheaper than 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$ 29,935) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 23 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (Mex$ 602) | Mex$ 576 | + 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 43% 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$ 37) | Mex$ 91 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 197 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 591 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 74 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 60 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 68 | + 229% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 36 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 35 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 238 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 358 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 155 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 449) | Mex$ 723 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 768 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 161 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 46 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (Mex$ 1.50) | Mex$ 2.23 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 882 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 78 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,749 prices entered by 953 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14% more expensive than in Mexico
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