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 9,059,096.5FC (3,125.2$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 2,855,141.4FC (985.0$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is, on average, 25.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Democratic Republic of the Congo is, on average, 39.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 28,987.19 FC | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 173,923.15 FC | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 28,987.19 FC | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5,797.44 FC | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 11,594.88 FC | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 15,811.20 FC | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 4,911.72 FC | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 3,985.74 FC | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 23,775.17 FC | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4,355.40 FC | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2,439.76 FC | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 9,669.08 FC | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7,692.55 FC | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7,446.02 FC | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 11,340.48 FC | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 3,827.18 FC | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2,370.81 FC | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3,622.59 FC | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3,241.08 FC | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 3,226.28 FC | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 3,402.14 FC | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 5,373.17 FC | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3,096.36 FC | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 43,480.79 FC | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 5,253.93 FC | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8,213.04 FC | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 14,493.60 FC | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,449.36 FC | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 43,480.79 FC | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 20,291.03 FC | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 9,330.08 FC | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 28,987.19 FC | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 15,609.35 FC | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 57,974,383.56 FC | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 69,569,260.27 FC | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,189,049.17 FC | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 60,044.90 FC | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 252,188.57 FC | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 152,987.96 FC | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 37,683.35 FC | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 40,582.07 FC | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 944,499.33 FC | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 6,715,366.10 FC | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 97,314.14 FC | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 120,089.79 FC | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 205,325.94 FC | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 311,612.31 FC | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 3,703,918.95 FC | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,068,902.70 FC | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 7,665,501.83 FC | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,518,262.29 FC | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,099,495.43 FC | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 188,508.31 FC | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,503,710.57 FC | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.00 |
Prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo
This country had 234 entries in the past 12 months by 22 different contributors.
Last update: 23 April 2025
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Last update: 23 April 2025
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