Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 8% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 217 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11,600 Franc (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 120 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,834 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 55 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,625 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 21 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,626 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 35 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,600 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,000 Franc (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 73 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6,500 Franc (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 40 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,483 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 232 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,200 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 21 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 31,538) | Mex$ 18,963 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 15,769) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,028 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,061 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,119,330 Franc (Mex$ 11,767) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 730 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (Mex$ 1,177) | Mex$ 379 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,103) | Mex$ 6,882 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,061 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 99 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 839 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (Mex$ 875) | Mex$ 651 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 1,510 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,103) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 347,300 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 19 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 535 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 183 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 519 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 189 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 315) | Mex$ 305 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 846 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 683 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 125 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 71 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 160,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,682) | Mex$ 10,288 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (Mex$ 2.63) | Mex$ 2.62 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 975 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 62 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,869 prices entered by 1,183 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 11% more expensive than in Mexico
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