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Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Democratic Republic of the Congo Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Democratic Republic of the Congo

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 30.9% more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 64.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 25.9% more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 31.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.57 A$24.86
$9.94 CDF 22.2K
66.70%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.7 A$117
$87.5 CDF 195.2K
-11.15%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.88 A$14.82
$9.85 CDF 22.0K
0.30%
Cappuccino
$3.48 A$5.22
$5.40 CDF 12.1K
-35.56%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.56 A$3.84
$1.66 CDF 3,704
54.22%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.13 A$3.20
$1.40 CDF 3,116
52.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.62 A$9.93
$1.98 CDF 4,416
234.34%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.31 A$10.97
$3.66 CDF 8,163
99.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.51 A$2.26
$2.20 CDF 4,914
-31.36%
White Bread (500g)
$2.49 A$3.74
$1.62 CDF 3,612
53.70%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.07 A$3.10
$2.15 CDF 4,791
-3.72%
Eggs
$4.27 A$6.41
$3.27 CDF 7,296
30.58%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.73 A$13.10
$6.25 CDF 13.9K
39.68%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.25 A$12.38
$6.19 CDF 13.8K
33.28%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.17 A$21.26
$9.09 CDF 20.3K
55.89%
Apples (1kg)
$3.27 A$4.90
$2.96 CDF 6,596
10.47%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.02
$1.94 CDF 4,324
38.14%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.89 A$4.34
$2.74 CDF 6,121
5.47%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 A$6.42
$2.51 CDF 5,611
70.52%
Potato (1kg)
$2.47 A$3.70
$2.35 CDF 5,247
5.11%
Onion (1kg)
$2.11 A$3.16
$2.49 CDF 5,568
-15.26%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.30 A$3.44
$1.87 CDF 4,174
22.99%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.50 A$2.24
$1.01 CDF 2,256
48.51%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.81 A$47.72
$4.62 CDF 10.3K
588.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.45 A$20.17
$14.82 CDF 33.1K
-9.24%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.48 A$6.72
$1.61 CDF 3,591
178.26%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.01 A$7.51
$3.07 CDF 6,862
63.19%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.91 A$4.37
$0.51 CDF 1,145
470.59%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$97.0 A$146
$14.79 CDF 33.0K
555.85%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.67 A$5.51
$5.04 CDF 11.2K
-27.18%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.81 A$2.71
$2.01 CDF 4,488
-9.95%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$38.37 A$57.6
$10.17 CDF 22.7K
277.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.20 A$1.79
$1.44 CDF 3,206
-16.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$43.6K
$20.3K CDF 45.2M
43.49%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.7K A$34.1K
$21.7K CDF 48.5M
4.58%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$175 A$262
$215 CDF 480.2K
-18.67%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.26 A$39.39
$21.03 CDF 46.9K
24.87%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$53.0 A$79.5
$83.9 CDF 187.3K
-36.89%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.12 A$70.7
$53.4 CDF 119.2K
-11.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.51 A$24.77
$11.20 CDF 25.0K
47.41%
Cinema Ticket
$13.57 A$20.35
$13.98 CDF 31.2K
-2.93%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,588 A$2,382
$337 CDF 752.9K
370.79%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.5K A$18.8K
$2,737 CDF 6.1M
358.10%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$69.7 A$105
$32.47 CDF 72.5K
114.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$50.7 A$76.0
$40.37 CDF 90.1K
25.49%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 A$153
$71.8 CDF 160.3K
42.09%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$109 A$163
$99.0 CDF 221.0K
10.08%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,370 A$2,055
$1,263 CDF 2.8M
8.48%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,076 A$1,613
$373 CDF 833.1K
188.15%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,270 A$3,404
$2,765 CDF 6.2M
-17.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,772 A$2,658
$1,052 CDF 2.3M
68.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,081 A$10.6K
$4,111 CDF 9.2M
72.25%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,392 A$8,088
$863 CDF 1.9M
525.08%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,742 A$5,614
$593 CDF 1.3M
531.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
17
-62.65%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: January 10, 2026

Last update for Democratic Republic of the Congo: January 11, 2026

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