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

🙂 Solo nomad: Brazil is 34.9% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 43.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Brazil is 39.7% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 48.6% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.32 R$28.56
$9.94 CDF 22.2K
-46.48%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$28.38 R$152
$87.5 CDF 195.2K
-67.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.41 R$34.41
$9.85 CDF 22.0K
-34.92%
Cappuccino
$1.71 R$9.20
$5.40 CDF 12.1K
-68.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.12 R$6.02
$1.66 CDF 3,704
-32.53%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.67 R$3.61
$1.40 CDF 3,116
-52.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.77 R$9.49
$1.98 CDF 4,416
-10.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 R$14.14
$3.66 CDF 8,163
-28.14%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.03 R$5.51
$2.20 CDF 4,914
-53.18%
White Bread (500g)
$1.53 R$8.24
$1.62 CDF 3,612
-5.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.18 R$6.35
$2.15 CDF 4,791
-45.12%
Eggs
$2.02 R$10.84
$3.27 CDF 7,296
-38.23%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.60 R$46.16
$6.25 CDF 13.9K
37.60%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.83 R$20.56
$6.19 CDF 13.8K
-38.13%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.40 R$39.73
$9.09 CDF 20.3K
-18.59%
Apples (1kg)
$2.14 R$11.51
$2.96 CDF 6,596
-27.70%
Banana (1kg)
$1.32 R$7.07
$1.94 CDF 4,324
-31.96%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.19 R$6.39
$2.74 CDF 6,121
-56.57%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.44 R$7.72
$2.51 CDF 5,611
-42.63%
Potato (1kg)
$1.17 R$6.29
$2.35 CDF 5,247
-50.21%
Onion (1kg)
$1.05 R$5.63
$2.49 CDF 5,568
-57.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.75 R$4.04
$1.87 CDF 4,174
-59.89%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.69 R$3.71
$1.01 CDF 2,256
-31.68%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.14 R$11.47
$4.62 CDF 10.3K
-53.68%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.31 R$39.24
$14.82 CDF 33.1K
-50.67%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.23 R$6.61
$1.61 CDF 3,591
-23.60%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.24 R$12.00
$3.07 CDF 6,862
-27.04%
🚌 Getting Around
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.92 R$4.92
$0.51 CDF 1,145
80.39%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.49 R$223
$14.79 CDF 33.0K
180.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.07 R$5.74
$5.04 CDF 11.2K
-78.77%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.90 R$4.81
$2.01 CDF 4,488
-55.22%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.30 R$39.18
$10.17 CDF 22.7K
-28.22%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.10 R$5.90
$1.44 CDF 3,206
-23.61%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.7K R$116.3K
$20.3K CDF 45.2M
6.92%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.5K R$147.9K
$21.7K CDF 48.5M
26.68%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$68.4 R$367
$215 CDF 480.2K
-68.22%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.72 R$73.7
$21.03 CDF 46.9K
-34.76%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.15 R$103
$83.9 CDF 187.3K
-77.18%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.72 R$122
$53.4 CDF 119.2K
-57.45%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.74 R$122
$11.20 CDF 25.0K
103.04%
Cinema Ticket
$6.15 R$33.03
$13.98 CDF 31.2K
-56.01%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$286 R$1,537
$337 CDF 752.9K
-15.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,507 R$40.3K
$2,737 CDF 6.1M
174.28%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.12 R$264
$32.47 CDF 72.5K
51.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.97 R$231
$40.37 CDF 90.1K
6.44%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$77.8 R$418
$71.8 CDF 160.3K
8.25%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$63.2 R$339
$99.0 CDF 221.0K
-36.16%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$328 R$1,759
$1,263 CDF 2.8M
-74.06%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$230 R$1,235
$373 CDF 833.1K
-38.39%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$654 R$3,514
$2,765 CDF 6.2M
-76.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$456 R$2,449
$1,052 CDF 2.3M
-56.63%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,769 R$9,497
$4,111 CDF 9.2M
-56.98%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,209 R$6,494
$863 CDF 1.9M
40.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$490 R$2,630
$593 CDF 1.3M
-17.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11.16
17
-34.35%

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Last update for Brazil: January 12, 2026

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

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