- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Spain
- Kinshasa
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 7% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
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| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 20% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (€9) | €14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (€4.73) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (€3.08) | €3.61 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (€1.21) | €0.97 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (€1.41) | €2.63 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (€1.76) | €1.78 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (€4.69) | €5.73 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (€2.69) | €1.85 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (€2.20) | €1.45 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (€0.77) | €0.75 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (€8) | €7 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (€1.41) | €1.87 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (€0.79) | €0.84 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 90% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (€1,969) | €1,073 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (€965) | €731 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (€73) | €81 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (€790) | €716 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (€363) | €479 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (€31) | €66 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (€54) | €30 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (€347) | €344 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (€112) | €83 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (€9) | €4.83 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261,089 Franc (€99) | €10 | + 903% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 33% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (€23) | €67 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (€28) | €34 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (€60) | €82 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (€57) | €83 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 25% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (€8,785) | €21,379 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,795 Franc (€0.68) | €1.34 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (€21) | €17 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,134 Franc (€14) | €14 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (€4.14) | €6 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (€7) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (€23) | €71 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (€5.90) | €3.62 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (€4.69) | €1.93 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (€4.03) | €2.74 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (€1.68) | €1.18 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (€1.18) | €1.33 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (€9) | €13 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 30% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (€20) | €28 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (€11) | €15 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (€16) | €57 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (€37) | €44 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (€4.91) | €9 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (€2.25) | €2.62 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (€1.43) | €3.55 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (€356) | €420 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (€0.07) | €0.20 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (€66) | €50 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,851 Franc (€1.46) | €5.09 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 206 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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