Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 193% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,762 Franc (20,540 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,587 Franc (16,532 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,000 Franc (8,381 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9,381 Franc (5,242 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 358% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,772 Franc (7,136 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,226 Franc (4,596 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (4,470 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,350 Franc (6,900 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,000 Franc (2,794 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,349 Franc (3,548 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51,300 Franc (28,663 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,966 Franc (6,127 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 465% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5,762 Franc (3,220 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Housing | + 295% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 295% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 20,838,200 Franc (11,643,100 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 11,689,800 Franc (6,531,539 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 392% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,282,500 Franc (716,582 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000,000 Franc (4,469,906 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,275,000 Franc (2,388,606 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 641,250 Franc (358,291 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,500 Franc (47,772 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 513,000 Franc (286,633 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 342,000 Franc (191,088 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,100 Franc (14,583 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 565% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 136% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 136% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 342,000 Franc (191,088 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 1022% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 750,000 Franc (419,054 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 812% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 570,000 Franc (318,481 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 537% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 85,500,000 Franc (47,772,122 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 855% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,580 Franc (1,442 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 130,000 Franc (72,636 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Personal Care | + 169% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (11,175 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25,000 Franc (13,968 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 690% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 75,000 Franc (41,905 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,250 Franc (7,962 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 3,834 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,000 Franc (3,911 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,600 Franc (7,599 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 468% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71,250 Franc (39,810 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 996% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 71,250 Franc (39,810 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85,500 Franc (47,772 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (33,524 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 313,500 Franc (175,164 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (11,175 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,800 Franc (12,739 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (982 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,425,000 Franc (796,202 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 600 Franc (335 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,719 Franc (103,210 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,129 Franc (4,542 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 82% | |
| TOTAL | + 203% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 291 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 203% more expensive than in Nigeria
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