Cost of Living in DR Congo
Aketi
Aru
Babamba
Bakwa
Bandundu Province
Basankusu
Basoko
Baudhuinville
Beni
Binga
Boende
Bolenge
Bolobo
Boma
Bondo
Bukama
Bukavu
Bulungu
Bumba
Bunia
Businga
Buta
Butembo
Demba
Dibaya-Lubwe
Djugu
Dungu
Fungurume
Gandajika
Gbadolite
Gemena
Goma
Hyosha
Idiofa
Ilebo
Inkisi
Inongo
Isiro
Kabalo
Kabare
Kabeya-Kamwanga
Kabinda
Kalemie
Kalima
Kambove
Kamina
Kampene
Kananga
Kanyama
Kanyobagonga
Kasangulu
Kasongo
Kasongo-Lunda
Katanda
Katwa
Kayna
Kenge
Kikwit
Kimpese
Kindu
Kinshasa
Kipamba
Kipushi
Kirumba
Kisangani
Kituku
Kolwezi
Kongolo
Kutu
Libenge
Likasi
Lisala
Lodja
Lubao
Lubero
Lubumbashi
Luebo
Lukula
Luputa
Lusambo
Malemba
Malemba-Nkulu
Mangai
Mangbwalu
Mangina
Manono
Masi-Manimba
Masina
Matadi
Mbandaka
Mbanza-Ngungu
Mbuji-Mayi
Miabi
Moanda
Mokambo
Mulongo
Mushie
Mweka
Mwene
Mwene-Ditu
Nioki
Nyunzu
Pepa
Pweto
Rutshuru
Sake
Tshela
Tshikapa
Tshilenge
Uvira
Wamba
Watsa
Yangambi
Zongo
Family of 4 Monthly Cost
CDF 1,451
117.6% of US
Single Person Monthly Cost
CDF 857
111.9% of US
house Housing
Rent
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,316.92 | CDF 1,218.13 - 1,519.50 |
| 1BR Apartment Outside Centre | CDF 880.87 | CDF 818.38 - 1,013.00 |
| 3BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 2,467.96 | CDF 2,247.93 - 2,842.00 |
| 3BR Apartment Outside Centre | CDF 1,583.03 | CDF 1,437.22 - 1,782.00 |
Purchase
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Price per Square Meter City Centre | CDF 5,263.99 | CDF 4,847.06 - 5,868.00 |
| Price per Square Meter Outside Centre | CDF 3,078.88 | CDF 2,797.18 - 3,461.82 |
food Food
Restaurant
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cappuccino | CDF 4.29 | CDF 4.05 - 4.66 |
| Fast Food Combo Meal | CDF 8.59 | CDF 8.10 - 9.21 |
| Inexpensive Restaurant Meal | CDF 14.26 | CDF 13.50 - 15.24 |
| Mid-Range Restaurant for Two | CDF 56.98 | CDF 53.93 - 61.11 |
Grocery
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Apples 1kg | CDF 3.82 | CDF 3.61 - 4.07 |
| Bananas 1kg | CDF 1.44 | CDF 1.35 - 1.55 |
| Beef 1kg | CDF 19.08 | CDF 18.00 - 20.13 |
| Bread 500g | CDF 2.39 | CDF 2.24 - 2.51 |
| Chicken 1kg | CDF 9.54 | CDF 8.96 - 10.25 |
| Eggs 12 pieces | CDF 3.33 | CDF 3.13 - 3.59 |
| Milk 1L | CDF 1.05 | CDF 0.99 - 1.14 |
| Rice 1kg | CDF 3.32 | CDF 3.13 - 3.58 |
| Water 1.5L | CDF 1.43 | CDF 1.35 - 1.54 |
bus Transport
Public Transport
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Transit Pass | CDF 56.05 | CDF 53.06 - 59.51 |
| One Way Ticket | CDF 2.35 | CDF 2.21 - 2.53 |
Taxi
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi Per Kilometer | CDF 1.70 | CDF 1.60 - 1.82 |
| Taxi Start | CDF 2.81 | CDF 2.62 - 2.99 |
Car
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline 1L | CDF 1.03 | CDF 0.96 - 1.12 |
bulb Utilities
Basic Utilities
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Utilities 85m² | CDF 177.63 | CDF 168.07 - 187.88 |
globe Internet
Broadband
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Internet 60 Mbps | CDF 54.34 | CDF 51.35 - 57.19 |
Mobile
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Phone Plan | CDF 49.18 | CDF 46.76 - 51.63 |
hospital Healthcare
Medical
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit | CDF 114.33 | CDF 107.92 - 123.03 |
Insurance
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance Monthly | CDF 383.10 | CDF 359.53 - 411.60 |
🎓 Education
Preschool
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten Monthly Fee | CDF 1,163.32 | CDF 1,097.86 - 1,240.21 |
School
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| International School Annual Fee | CDF 24,249.47 | CDF 22,896.15 - 25,562.81 |
🎬 Entertainment
Fitness
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Club Monthly | CDF 47.65 | CDF 44.96 - 50.52 |
Cinema
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | CDF 13.39 | CDF 12.52 - 14.27 |
Sports
| Item | Avg Price | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Tennis Court 1 Hour | CDF 23.87 | CDF 22.51 - 25.54 |
Recent Data Updates
| City | Category | Item | Price | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aketi | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,246.86 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Aru | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,248.03 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Babamba | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,327.46 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bakwa | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,354.82 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bandundu Province | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,274.92 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Basankusu | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,322.83 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Basoko | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,355.03 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Baudhuinville | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,331.14 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Beni | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,368.65 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Binga | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,352.08 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Boende | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,240.25 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bolenge | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,287.27 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bolobo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,302.03 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Boma | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,324.62 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bondo | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,290.49 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bukama | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,336.83 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bukavu | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,343.66 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bulungu | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,265.79 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bumba | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,302.88 /month | 2026-07-28 |
| Bunia | Housing | 1BR Apartment City Centre | CDF 1,426.63 /month | 2026-07-28 |