Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 62% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 29% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kinshasa | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (1,321 Dinar) | 799 Dinar | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (718 Dinar) | 589 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (467 Dinar) | 351 Dinar | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (183 Dinar) | 127 Dinar | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (214 Dinar) | 236 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (267 Dinar) | 112 Dinar | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (711 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (408 Dinar) | 411 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (333 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (117 Dinar) | 241 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (1,183 Dinar) | 1,952 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (214 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (120 Dinar) | 48 Dinar | + 149% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 243% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kinshasa | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (298,423 Dinar) | 80,687 Dinar | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (146,285 Dinar) | 51,719 Dinar | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (11,026 Dinar) | 5,802 Dinar | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (119,831 Dinar) | 79,148 Dinar | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (55,039 Dinar) | 32,302 Dinar | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (4,746 Dinar) | 4,039 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (8,139 Dinar) | 1,928 Dinar | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (52,530 Dinar) | 56,397 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (16,971 Dinar) | 25,142 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (1,365 Dinar) | 762 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261,089 Franc (15,020 Dinar) | 574 Dinar | + 2519% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 38% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Algiers | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (3,466 Dinar) | 8,103 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (4,288 Dinar) | 6,612 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (9,112 Dinar) | 12,556 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (8,715 Dinar) | 13,192 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 10% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (1,331,810 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,536 Franc (88 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (3,200 Dinar) | 1,350 Dinar | + 137% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,783 Franc (1,656 Dinar) | 864 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 62% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (628 Dinar) | 301 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (1,076 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 140% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (3,428 Dinar) | 1,908 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (895 Dinar) | 509 Dinar | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (711 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (612 Dinar) | 295 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (255 Dinar) | 206 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (179 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (1,314 Dinar) | 449 Dinar | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kinshasa | Algiers | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (2,972 Dinar) | 2,887 Dinar | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (1,592 Dinar) | 1,027 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (2,490 Dinar) | 2,652 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (5,630 Dinar) | 6,446 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (744 Dinar) | 825 Dinar | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (342 Dinar) | 303 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (217 Dinar) | 699 Dinar | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (53,933 Dinar) | 72,557 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (10 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (10,031 Dinar) | 4,029 Dinar | + 149% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,851 Franc (222 Dinar) | 343 Dinar | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 312 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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