Cost of living comparison
China is 38.7% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in China instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay 68.9% less for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
CDF23,052.45
|
$3.66
CN¥24.82
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00
CDF15,368.30
|
$5.31
CN¥36.01
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.64
CDF2,520.40
|
$0.50
CN¥3.40
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.93
CDF2,971.20
|
$0.32
CN¥2.15
|
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pay 47.3% less for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.26
CDF1,940.25
|
$1.71
CN¥11.61
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.83
CDF12,038.50
|
$6.26
CN¥42.43
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
CDF11,780.51
|
$7.30
CN¥49.53
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.78
CDF7,338.36
|
$1.82
CN¥12.35
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.33
CDF5,112.03
|
$1.86
CN¥12.59
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.83
CDF4,356.84
|
$0.84
CN¥5.72
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.47
CDF2,265.56
|
$0.62
CN¥4.22
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.38
CDF3,659.75
|
$0.80
CN¥5.45
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.83
CDF4,356.84
|
$0.59
CN¥4.02
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.76
CDF2,701.24
|
$0.38
CN¥2.57
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.59
CDF2,439.83
|
$0.42
CN¥2.86
|
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pay 38.0% less for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.00
CDF7,679.15
|
$4.66
CN¥31.58
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.00
CDF46,104.90
|
$18.54
CN¥125.75
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,000.00
CDF53,789,048.46
|
$21,479.37
CN¥145,681.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.50
CDF20,747.20
|
$4.28
CN¥29.05
|
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pay 85.9% less for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$300.00
CDF461,048.99
|
$14.10
CN¥95.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,750.00
CDF4,226,282.38
|
$439.74
CN¥2,982.52
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$925.00
CDF1,421,567.71
|
$244.66
CN¥1,659.39
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$423.64
CDF651,061.74
|
$39.96
CN¥271.01
|
|
pay 20.5% more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$850.00
CDF1,306,305.46
|
$422.78
CN¥2,867.48
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,500.00
CDF14,599,884.58
|
$18,175.98
CN¥123,276.75
|
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pay 35.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.50
CDF2,305.24
|
$1.11
CN¥7.51
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
CDF7,428.01
|
$3.73
CN¥25.30
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
CDF7,684.15
|
$3.30
CN¥22.35
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$110.83
CDF170,331.99
|
$47.13
CN¥319.68
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.00
CDF15,368.30
|
$6.47
CN¥43.85
|
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pay 15.8% less for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.00
CDF53,789.05
|
$57.76
CN¥391.73
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$58.33
CDF89,648.41
|
$34.91
CN¥236.75
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$210.00
CDF322,734.29
|
$85.04
CN¥576.79
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$120.00
CDF184,419.59
|
$85.98
CN¥583.15
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