Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% cheaper than in Honiara (Solomon Islands)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 48% cheaper than in Honiara (Solomon Islands) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Honiara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (81 SI$) | 105 SI$ | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (44 SI$) | 84 SI$ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (29 SI$) | 47 SI$ | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (11 SI$) | 23 SI$ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (13 SI$) | 47 SI$ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (16 SI$) | 39 SI$ | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (43 SI$) | 119 SI$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (25 SI$) | 47 SI$ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (20 SI$) | 49 SI$ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (7 SI$) | 23 SI$ | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (72 SI$) | 125 SI$ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (13 SI$) | 35 SI$ | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (7 SI$) | 9 SI$ | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 13% more expensive than in Honiara (Solomon Islands) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Honiara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (18,242 SI$) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (8,942 SI$) | 9,630 SI$ | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (674 SI$) | 2,218 SI$ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (7,325 SI$) | 8,357 SI$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (3,364 SI$) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (290 SI$) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (498 SI$) | 913 SI$ | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (3,211 SI$) | 2,418 SI$ | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (1,037 SI$) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (83 SI$) | 33 SI$ | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261,089 Franc (918 SI$) | 65 SI$ | + 1321% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 63% cheaper than in Honiara (Solomon Islands) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Honiara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (212 SI$) | 269 SI$ | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (262 SI$) | 824 SI$ | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (557 SI$) | 1,500 SI$ | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (533 SI$) | 1,000 SI$ | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is about the same as in Honiara (Solomon Islands) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Honiara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (81,410 SI$) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,536 Franc (5.40 SI$) | 10 SI$ | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (196 SI$) | 152 SI$ | + 29% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,783 Franc (101 SI$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 23% cheaper than in Honiara (Solomon Islands) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Honiara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (38 SI$) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (66 SI$) | 200 SI$ | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (210 SI$) | 242 SI$ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (55 SI$) | 29 SI$ | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (43 SI$) | 32 SI$ | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (37 SI$) | 40 SI$ | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (16 SI$) | 25 SI$ | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (11 SI$) | 20 SI$ | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (80 SI$) | 131 SI$ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 42% cheaper than in Honiara (Solomon Islands) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Honiara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (182 SI$) | 275 SI$ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (97 SI$) | 40 SI$ | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (152 SI$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (344 SI$) | 451 SI$ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (46 SI$) | 39 SI$ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (21 SI$) | 31 SI$ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (13 SI$) | 41 SI$ | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (3,297 SI$) | 3,500 SI$ | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (0.61 SI$) | 3.24 SI$ | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (613 SI$) | 947 SI$ | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,851 Franc (14 SI$) | 35 SI$ | - 61% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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