🇨🇩Cost of Living in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Kinshasa is the only city we currently track in Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a cost of living index of 35 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$900

per month

Couple

$1,350

per month

Family of 4

$1,890

per month

Student

$680

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Kinshasa

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.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$900

Pop: 17,000,000Safety: 25/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo

What is the cost of living in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

We track Kinshasa in Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has a cost of living index of 35 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.