Cost of living in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 23% cheaper than in Yokohama (Japan)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 32% cheaper than in Yokohama (Japan) | ||||
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| Lubumbashi | Yokohama | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37,087 Franc (¥1,838) | ¥1,039 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,276 Franc (¥608) | ¥742 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,658 Franc (¥231) | ¥442 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,475 Franc (¥172) | ¥237 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,460 Franc (¥221) | ¥343 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,467 Franc (¥172) | ¥697 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,181 Franc (¥505) | ¥853 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,000 Franc (¥198) | ¥702 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,050 Franc (¥151) | ¥391 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,393 Franc (¥119) | ¥277 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 24,855 Franc (¥1,232) | ¥1,496 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,742 Franc (¥136) | ¥264 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,545 Franc (¥77) | ¥183 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 8% cheaper than in Yokohama (Japan) | ||||
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| Lubumbashi | Yokohama | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,780,680 Franc (¥137,826) | ¥206,748 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,235,110 Franc (¥110,784) | ¥136,011 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 609,900 Franc (¥30,230) | ¥21,765 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥126,886 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,220 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥14,809 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,000 Franc (¥5,452) | ¥4,105 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 999,973 Franc (¥49,564) | ¥102,807 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 218,889 Franc (¥10,849) | ¥23,647 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12,509 Franc (¥620) | ¥2,072 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,251 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 44% cheaper than in Yokohama (Japan) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 90,000 Franc (¥4,461) | ¥7,183 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 60,000 Franc (¥2,974) | ¥5,339 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 Franc (¥4,461) | ¥10,210 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135,000 Franc (¥6,691) | ¥10,592 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 21% cheaper than in Yokohama (Japan) | ||||
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| Lubumbashi | Yokohama | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,621,970 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,576 Franc (¥78) | ¥138 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 179,551 Franc (¥8,900) | ¥11,987 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ¥3,635 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 32% cheaper than in Yokohama (Japan) | ||||
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| Lubumbashi | Yokohama | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,652 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 86,333 Franc (¥4,279) | ¥5,672 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15,000 Franc (¥743) | ¥572 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,569 Franc (¥375) | ¥686 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,293 Franc (¥361) | ¥661 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,577 Franc (¥227) | ¥231 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (¥112) | ¥218 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,593 Franc (¥624) | ¥4,008 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Lubumbashi (Democratic Republic of the Congo) is 33% cheaper than in Yokohama (Japan) | ||||
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| Lubumbashi | Yokohama | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 43,333 Franc (¥2,148) | ¥3,848 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,150 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 107,826 Franc (¥5,344) | ¥6,868 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (¥397) | ¥868 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,473 Franc (¥271) | ¥481 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,780 Franc (¥138) | ¥551 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥53,382 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 132 Franc (¥7) | ¥43 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232,174 Franc (¥11,508) | ¥8,636 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,958 Franc (¥196) | ¥468 | - 58% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 37 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2024.
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