- Cost of Living
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- United States
- Kinshasa
- Seattle, Washington
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 50% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 56% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc ($9) | $23 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc ($5.03) | $13 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc ($3.27) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc ($1.29) | $1.08 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc ($1.50) | $5.08 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc ($1.87) | $5.03 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc ($4.98) | $9 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc ($2.86) | $5.03 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc ($2.33) | $1.91 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc ($0.82) | $3.15 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc ($8) | $20 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc ($1.50) | $2.84 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc ($0.84) | $2.13 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 27% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc ($2,092) | $3,224 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc ($1,025) | $2,480 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc ($77) | $197 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc ($840) | $2,463 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc ($386) | $1,691 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc ($33) | $115 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc ($57) | $38 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc ($368) | $353 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc ($119) | $131 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 261,089 Franc ($105) | $30 | + 247% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 48% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc ($24) | $54 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc ($30) | $58 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc ($64) | $92 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc ($61) | $137 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 68% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc ($9,335) | $27,573 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,795 Franc ($0.72) | $1.26 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc ($22) | $93 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,132 Franc ($15) | $22 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 58% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc ($4.40) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc ($8) | $15 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc ($24) | $175 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc ($6) | $9 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc ($4.98) | $4.99 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc ($4.29) | $6 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc ($1.78) | $6 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc ($1.25) | $2.67 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc ($9) | $32 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 57% cheaper than in Seattle, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Kinshasa | Seattle, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc ($21) | $70 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc ($11) | $32 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc ($17) | $192 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc ($39) | $106 | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc ($5.22) | $15 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc ($2.39) | $5.47 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc ($1.52) | $7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc ($378) | $355 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc ($0.07) | $0.18 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc ($70) | $62 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,851 Franc ($1.55) | $12 | - 87% | |
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TOTAL | - 50% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 557 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2023.
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