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 29.5% more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 71.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 25.4% more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 34.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$9.94 CDF 28.5K
60.66%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$88.9 CDF 254.7K
-13.26%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$10.14 CDF 29K
-4.73%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$5.31 CDF 15.2K
-32.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$1.64 CDF 4,687
60.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$1.36 CDF 3,908
63.24%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$2.04 CDF 5,851
222.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$3.72 CDF 10.7K
87.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$2.16 CDF 6,193
-30.56%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$1.71 CDF 4,885
41.52%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$2.14 CDF 6,116
-5.61%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$3.35 CDF 9,596
30.75%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$6.22 CDF 17.8K
42.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$6.17 CDF 17.7K
33.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$9.19 CDF 26.3K
53.86%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$2.83 CDF 8,106
14.49%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.99 CDF 5,688
34.67%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$2.84 CDF 8,126
0.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$2.43 CDF 6,957
74.90%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$2.43 CDF 6,947
4.94%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$2.52 CDF 7,220
-13.10%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$1.82 CDF 5,204
23.08%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$1.07 CDF 3,062
46.73%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$4.88 CDF 14K
542.62%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$14.9 CDF 42.7K
-10.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$1.64 CDF 4,684
181.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$2.95 CDF 8,439
68.47%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$0.52 CDF 1,478
471.15%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$14.95 CDF 42.8K
555.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
$5.06 CDF 14.5K
-28.46%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$2.02 CDF 5,787
-9.90%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$10.04 CDF 28.8K
276.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.39 CDF 3,985
-13.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
$19.7K CDF 56.5M
47.56%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$21.2K CDF 60.7M
6.35%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$213 CDF 609K
-15.33%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
$20.22 CDF 57.9K
29.72%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$85.1 CDF 243.7K
-37.93%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$52.3 CDF 149.6K
-10.49%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$11.39 CDF 32.6K
43.72%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$13.77 CDF 39.4K
0.36%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$346 CDF 989.4K
362.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
$2,834 CDF 8.1M
333.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$32.91 CDF 94.2K
117.75%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$39.6 CDF 113.4K
29.92%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$71.9 CDF 206K
40.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$100 CDF 287.3K
9.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$1,272 CDF 3.6M
9.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$362 CDF 1M
205.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$2,731 CDF 7.8M
-16.81%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$1,031 CDF 3M
72.11%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$4,122 CDF 11.8M
69.47%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$697 CDF 2M
632.44%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$592 CDF 1.7M
512.00%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
17
-62.65%

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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Democratic Republic of the Congo: October 29, 2025

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