Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 126% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc (руб 1,572) | руб 484 | + 225% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc (руб 786) | руб 392 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc (руб 479) | руб 185 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc (руб 187) | руб 84 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc (руб 242) | руб 116 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6,000 Franc (руб 236) | руб 186 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc (руб 2,359) | руб 442 | + 434% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc (руб 127) | руб 106 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc (руб 83) | руб 44 | + 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc (руб 157) | руб 78 | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc (руб 1,224) | руб 672 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc (руб 236) | руб 146 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc (руб 96) | руб 42 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 99% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 88,544 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc (руб 37,193) | руб 53,292 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (руб 11,793) | руб 8,144 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc (руб 78,620) | руб 43,955 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc (руб 21,531) | руб 27,802 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (руб 1,572) | руб 4,477 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc (руб 3,931) | руб 561 | + 601% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (руб 7,862) | руб 23,519 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (руб 786) | руб 9,009 | - 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (руб 393) | руб 570 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 320,000 Franc (руб 12,579) | руб 1,085 | + 1060% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 23% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (руб 3,145) | руб 5,182 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc (руб 3,931) | руб 3,266 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc (руб 4,717) | руб 7,705 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc (руб 31,448) | руб 9,868 | + 219% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc (руб 157,241) | руб 2,483,820 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (руб 88) | руб 52 | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc (руб 3,163) | руб 2,304 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc (руб 197) | руб 562 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc (руб 298) | руб 657 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc (руб 3,931) | руб 1,938 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc (руб 786) | руб 422 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc (руб 776) | руб 241 | + 222% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (руб 1,179) | руб 299 | + 295% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc (руб 200) | руб 111 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc (руб 161) | руб 147 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc (руб 1,199) | руб 851 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc (руб 1,014) | руб 1,813 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc (руб 1,572) | руб 680 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc (руб 2,359) | руб 7,421 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc (руб 1,192) | руб 4,003 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (руб 786) | руб 493 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 205 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc (руб 69) | руб 241 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 76,156 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (руб 8) | руб 2.71 | + 190% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc (руб 874) | руб 3,687 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc (руб 532) | руб 200 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,160 prices entered by 444 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 51% more expensive than in Russia
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