Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40,000 Franc ($17) | $19 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20,000 Franc ($9) | $10 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,174 Franc ($5.21) | $5.95 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,751 Franc ($2.03) | $1.09 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,168 Franc ($2.64) | $4.92 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7,788 Franc ($3.34) | $4.79 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,000 Franc ($26) | $7 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,230 Franc ($1.38) | $4.70 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,119 Franc ($0.91) | $2.54 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,000 Franc ($1.71) | $3.09 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,134 Franc ($13) | $16 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6,000 Franc ($2.57) | $2.74 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,442 Franc ($1.05) | $3.08 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,998 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 946,148 Franc ($405) | $2,220 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc ($128) | $218 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,000,000 Franc ($857) | $1,962 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 547,728 Franc ($235) | $1,466 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc ($17) | $147 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100,000 Franc ($43) | $63 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc ($86) | $287 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc ($9) | $132 | - 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc ($4.28) | $14 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc ($34) | $54 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100,000 Franc ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120,000 Franc ($51) | $93 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 800,000 Franc ($343) | $120 | + 184% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,000,000 Franc ($1,713) | $27,716 | - 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,000 Franc ($0.86) | $1.06 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,454 Franc ($34) | $83 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,000 Franc ($2.14) | $8 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,578 Franc ($3.25) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Franc ($43) | $136 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20,000 Franc ($9) | $8 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,745 Franc ($8) | $4.85 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,000 Franc ($13) | $6 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,093 Franc ($2.18) | $4.74 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,093 Franc ($1.75) | $2.19 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30,511 Franc ($13) | $27 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,796 Franc ($11) | $55 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40,000 Franc ($17) | $28 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 60,000 Franc ($26) | $198 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,312 Franc ($13) | $89 | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc ($9) | $13 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.21 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,758 Franc ($0.75) | $6 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $567 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc ($0.09) | $0.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,222 Franc ($10) | $59 | - 84% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 13,542 Franc ($5.80) | $10 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,954 prices entered by 2,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 44% cheaper than in United States
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