Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Economic & Living Costs in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
6-25 $
Avg: 15.5 $
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
40-120 $
Avg: 80 $
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
10-13 $
Avg: 11.5 $
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
1.2-5 $
Avg: 3.1 $
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
1300-2000 $
Avg: 1650 $
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
300-650 $
Avg: 475 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
2500-4500 $
Avg: 3500 $
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
800-2500 $
Avg: 1650 $
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
0.5-1 $
Avg: 0.75 $
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
2.5-18 $
Avg: 10.25 $
Monthly Transport Pass
15-21.74 $
Avg: 18.37 $
Gasoline (1L)
1.3-2 $
Avg: 1.65 $
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
40-132.81 $
Avg: 86.41 $
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
50-100 $
Avg: 75 $
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
15-30 $
Avg: 22.5 $
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
1-3.15 $
Avg: 2.08 $
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.8-3 $
Avg: 1.9 $
Eggs (12)
1.56-5 $
Avg: 3.28 $
Local Cheese (1kg)
5-20 $
Avg: 12.5 $
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
30-100 $
Avg: 65 $
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
10-21.25 $
Avg: 15.63 $
Cinema Ticket
10-15 $
Avg: 12.5 $
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
80-800 $
Avg: 440 $
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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