Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (7,912 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (3,956 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (2,408 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (940 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (1,220 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc (1,540 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (11,868 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 805% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (639 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (419 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (791 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (6,158 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (1,187 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (483 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,087,280 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (187,144 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (59,339 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (395,592 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (108,338 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (7,912 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (19,780 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (39,559 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (3,956 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (1,978 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (15,824 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (19,780 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (23,736 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (158,237 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 436% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (791,184 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc (396 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (15,914 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 126% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 126% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (989 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (1,499 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (19,780 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (3,956 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (3,905 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (5,934 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (1,007 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (810 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (6,035 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (5,102 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (7,912 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (11,868 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (5,995 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (3,956 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,074 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (348 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (40 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (4,395 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (2,679 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 417% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 332 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is about the same as in Nigeria
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