Cost of living in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 83% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia)
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 42% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ufa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,957 Franc (руб 762) | руб 421 | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,474 Franc (руб 414) | руб 338 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,119 Franc (руб 270) | руб 185 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,188 Franc (руб 106) | руб 74 | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 3,726 Franc (руб 124) | руб 117 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,642 Franc (руб 154) | руб 116 | + 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12,355 Franc (руб 410) | руб 415 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,100 Franc (руб 236) | руб 83 | + 185% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,787 Franc (руб 192) | руб 28 | + 595% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,038 Franc (руб 68) | руб 80 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,558 Franc (руб 683) | руб 633 | + 8% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3,715 Franc (руб 123) | руб 157 | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,094 Franc (руб 70) | руб 35 | + 99% | |
Housing | + 328% | |||
Housing in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 328% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ufa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,187,450 Franc (руб 172,233) | руб 48,442 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,542,860 Franc (руб 84,428) | руб 26,999 | + 213% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 191,667 Franc (руб 6,364) | руб 6,163 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,083,010 Franc (руб 69,160) | руб 28,623 | + 142% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 956,739 Franc (руб 31,765) | руб 16,653 | + 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,500 Franc (руб 2,739) | руб 2,973 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 141,483 Franc (руб 4,697) | руб 527 | + 791% | |
40” flat screen tv | 913,125 Franc (руб 30,317) | руб 22,333 | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 295,000 Franc (руб 9,795) | руб 6,940 | + 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23,732 Franc (руб 788) | руб 325 | + 142% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 257,284 Franc (руб 8,542) | руб 599 | + 1325% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 38% cheaper than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ufa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 60,251 Franc (руб 2,000) | руб 5,801 | - 66% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 74,545 Franc (руб 2,475) | руб 3,313 | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 158,385 Franc (руб 5,259) | руб 8,213 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 151,500 Franc (руб 5,030) | руб 6,481 | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 6% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ufa | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,150,700 Franc (руб 768,645) | руб 1,241,900 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,795 Franc (руб 60) | руб 49 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55,618 Franc (руб 1,847) | руб 1,610 | + 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,107 Franc (руб 1,265) | руб 814 | + 55% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 65% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ufa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10,919 Franc (руб 363) | руб 365 | - 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,705 Franc (руб 621) | руб 380 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 59,583 Franc (руб 1,978) | руб 1,520 | + 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,550 Franc (руб 516) | руб 240 | + 115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12,353 Franc (руб 410) | руб 173 | + 138% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,632 Franc (руб 353) | руб 224 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,425 Franc (руб 147) | руб 98 | + 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,105 Franc (руб 103) | руб 106 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,848 Franc (руб 759) | руб 396 | + 91% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 24% more expensive than in Ufa (Russia) | ||||
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Kinshasa | Ufa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,667 Franc (руб 1,715) | руб 1,118 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27,669 Franc (руб 919) | руб 478 | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43,288 Franc (руб 1,437) | руб 2,896 | - 50% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 97,857 Franc (руб 3,249) | руб 3,418 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,940 Franc (руб 430) | руб 333 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,939 Franc (руб 197) | руб 192 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,776 Franc (руб 125) | руб 170 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 937,515 Franc (руб 31,127) | руб 38,491 | - 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 172 Franc (руб 5.72) | руб 2.16 | + 165% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174,359 Franc (руб 5,789) | руб 3,081 | + 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,129 Franc (руб 137) | руб 182 | - 25% | |
TOTAL | + 83% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 147 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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