Cost of Living in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Summary of cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo:
- A family of four estimated monthly costs are 3,162.8$ without rent.
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 1,038.2$ without rent.
- Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is, on average, 21.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Democratic Republic of the Congo is, on average, 41.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.0 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 50.0 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 10.0 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.0 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 4.5 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.45 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.48 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.29 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 6.88 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.5 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.87 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.48 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.1 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.06 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.08 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.61 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.8 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 1.0 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.26 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.2 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.85 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.11 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.0 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.93 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.83 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 5.0 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.5 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 15.0 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 10.0 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.22 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 10.0 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 5.51 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 20,000.0 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 24,000.0 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 502.66 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 20.0 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 133.17 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.12 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 13.75 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 10.0 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 113.75 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,925.0 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 30.71 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 38.33 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 65.0 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 102.5 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,225.0 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 412.5 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,600.0 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 738.89 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 656.08 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 65.03 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 521.43 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.0 |
Prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo
This country had 243 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: July 2024
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Last update: July 2024
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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