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
CDF29,983.24
|
$3.66
CN¥24.53
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00
CDF19,988.82
|
$5.31
CN¥35.58
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.64
CDF3,278.17
|
$0.50
CN¥3.36
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.93
CDF3,864.51
|
$0.32
CN¥2.13
|
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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
CDF2,523.59
|
$1.71
CN¥11.48
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.83
CDF15,657.91
|
$6.26
CN¥41.92
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
CDF15,322.35
|
$7.30
CN¥48.95
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.78
CDF9,544.66
|
$1.82
CN¥12.20
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.33
CDF6,648.98
|
$1.86
CN¥12.44
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.83
CDF5,666.74
|
$0.84
CN¥5.66
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.47
CDF2,946.71
|
$0.62
CN¥4.17
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.38
CDF4,760.06
|
$0.80
CN¥5.38
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.83
CDF5,666.74
|
$0.59
CN¥3.97
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.76
CDF3,513.38
|
$0.38
CN¥2.54
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.59
CDF3,173.38
|
$0.42
CN¥2.83
|
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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
CDF9,987.91
|
$4.66
CN¥31.21
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$30.00
CDF59,966.47
|
$18.54
CN¥124.26
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,000.00
CDF69,960,887.47
|
$21,479.37
CN¥143,954.73
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.50
CDF26,984.91
|
$4.28
CN¥28.71
|
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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
CDF599,664.75
|
$14.10
CN¥94.48
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,750.00
CDF5,496,926.87
|
$439.74
CN¥2,947.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$925.00
CDF1,848,966.31
|
$244.66
CN¥1,639.72
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$423.64
CDF846,805.41
|
$39.96
CN¥267.80
|
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pay 20.5% more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$850.00
CDF1,699,050.12
|
$422.78
CN¥2,833.48
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,500.00
CDF18,989,383.74
|
$18,175.98
CN¥121,815.40
|
|
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
CDF2,998.32
|
$1.11
CN¥7.42
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
CDF9,661.27
|
$3.73
CN¥25.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
CDF9,994.41
|
$3.30
CN¥22.09
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$110.83
CDF221,542.81
|
$47.13
CN¥315.89
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.00
CDF19,988.82
|
$6.47
CN¥43.33
|
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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
CDF69,960.89
|
$57.76
CN¥387.09
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$58.33
CDF116,601.48
|
$34.91
CN¥233.95
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$210.00
CDF419,765.32
|
$85.04
CN¥569.95
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$120.00
CDF239,865.90
|
$85.98
CN¥576.24
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