🇨🇩Cost of Living in Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Population: 17,000,000 · Cost Index: 35/100
Cost of Living in Kinshasa
Democratic Republic of the Congo · Africa
Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the largest city in Africa by population, facing Brazzaville across the Congo River. Despite widespread poverty, the city has a surprisingly high cost of living for expatriates due to expensive imported goods and limited infrastructure.
17,000,000
Population
35
Cost Index
25
Safety Index
27
Quality of Life
Average Monthly Cost: $900 (single person, excluding rent)
Cost Breakdown
Housing
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$500.001-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$250.003-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$1,100.003-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$550.00Food & Groceries
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$4.00Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$30.00McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$7.00Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.80Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.70Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$2.20Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$5.50Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$3.50Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80Transportation
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$20.00One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.40Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$1.00Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.60Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.20Utilities
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$60.00Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$12.00Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$55.00Healthcare
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$15.00Dentist Visit(per visit)
$20.00Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$6.00Entertainment
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$40.00Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$5.00Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.50Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.00Clothing
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$22.00Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$60.00Compare Kinshasa with another city
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Quick Facts
- Currency
- CDF
- Language
- French
- Cost Index
- 35/100
- Safety Index
- 25/100
- Quality of Life
- 27/100
Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.