Cost of Living in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Summary of cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,195.3, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $868.1, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is, on average, 27.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Democratic Republic of the Congo is, on average, 15.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $15.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $85.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $2.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.50 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.50 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.79 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.33 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.17 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.47 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $1.06 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.29 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.52 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $3.69 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $4.48 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.37 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.11 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.57 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.26 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.08 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.22 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.02 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $1.02 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $15.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.79 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.33 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $4.50 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.50 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $18.37 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.06 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $10.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.71 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $20,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $23,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $90.94 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $20.62 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $69.83 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $58.12 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $21.25 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $14.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $249.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $4,483.33 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $32.50 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $39.29 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $70.83 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $100.83 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,566.67 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $466.67 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $3,257.14 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,387.50 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $340.64 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $92.90 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $633.33 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 15.00 | |
Prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo
This country had 199 entries in the past 12 months by 18 different contributors.
Last update: 12 April 2026
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Last update: 12 April 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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