Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 163 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,000 Franc (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 108 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,000 Franc (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 57 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,100 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 20 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 32 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 169) | Mex$ 22 | + 673% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,331 Franc (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 67 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,000 Franc (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 40 | + 350% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 23 | + 140% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,890 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,167 Franc (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 217 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 5.65) | Mex$ 20 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 495,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,590) | Mex$ 19,403 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 8,946 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,220 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,855 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,716 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 90,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 897 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 111,994 Franc (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 386 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 362,375 Franc (Mex$ 4,093) | Mex$ 7,586 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,960 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 110,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,242) | Mex$ 102 | + 1124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 86 | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 32,000 Franc (Mex$ 361) | Mex$ 854 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,250 Franc (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 632 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 1,511 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,259) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 323,328 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 678) | Mex$ 499 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| 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$ 79 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 214 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 566 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 187 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 348 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 904 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 662 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 59 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 250 Franc (Mex$ 2.82) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 881 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,307 prices entered by 1,374 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 28% more expensive than in Mexico
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