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 36.9% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 41.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Brazil is 40.3% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 47.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.31 R$29.48
$9.94 CDF 28.5K
-46.58%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.19 R$162
$88.9 CDF 254.7K
-67.18%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.29 R$34.91
$10.14 CDF 29K
-37.97%
Cappuccino
$1.76 R$9.79
$5.31 CDF 15.2K
-66.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.08 R$6
$1.64 CDF 4,687
-34.15%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.72 R$4.02
$1.36 CDF 3,908
-47.06%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.84 R$10.21
$2.04 CDF 5,851
-9.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.73 R$15.16
$3.72 CDF 10.7K
-26.61%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.96 R$5.32
$2.16 CDF 6,193
-55.56%
White Bread (500g)
$1.48 R$8.2
$1.71 CDF 4,885
-13.45%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.17 R$6.5
$2.14 CDF 6,116
-45.33%
Eggs
$2.12 R$11.79
$3.35 CDF 9,596
-36.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.41 R$46.69
$6.22 CDF 17.8K
35.21%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.82 R$21.18
$6.17 CDF 17.7K
-38.09%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.55 R$41.89
$9.19 CDF 26.3K
-17.85%
Apples (1kg)
$2.15 R$11.94
$2.83 CDF 8,106
-24.03%
Banana (1kg)
$1.28 R$7.09
$1.99 CDF 5,688
-35.68%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.13 R$6.27
$2.84 CDF 8,126
-60.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.48 R$8.22
$2.43 CDF 6,957
-39.09%
Potato (1kg)
$1.17 R$6.49
$2.43 CDF 6,947
-51.85%
Onion (1kg)
$1.1 R$6.1
$2.52 CDF 7,220
-56.35%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.75 R$4.14
$1.82 CDF 5,204
-58.79%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.7 R$3.9
$1.07 CDF 3,062
-34.58%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.1 R$11.63
$4.88 CDF 14K
-56.97%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.4 R$41.05
$14.9 CDF 42.7K
-50.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.18 R$6.55
$1.64 CDF 4,684
-28.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.25 R$12.48
$2.95 CDF 8,439
-23.73%
🚌 Getting Around
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.93 R$5.18
$0.52 CDF 1,478
78.85%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$41.29 R$229
$14.95 CDF 42.8K
176.19%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.05 R$5.83
$5.06 CDF 14.5K
-79.25%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.83 R$4.59
$2.02 CDF 5,787
-58.91%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.14 R$39.63
$10.04 CDF 28.8K
-28.88%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.09 R$6.08
$1.39 CDF 3,985
-21.58%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$22K R$121.8K
$19.7K CDF 56.5M
11.29%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$27.4K R$151.8K
$21.2K CDF 60.7M
29.13%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$69.6 R$386
$213 CDF 609K
-67.29%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.69 R$76
$20.22 CDF 57.9K
-32.29%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$18.72 R$104
$85.1 CDF 243.7K
-78.00%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.75 R$126
$52.3 CDF 149.6K
-56.46%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.18 R$123
$11.39 CDF 32.6K
94.73%
Cinema Ticket
$6.15 R$34.12
$13.77 CDF 39.4K
-55.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$281 R$1,562
$346 CDF 989.4K
-18.57%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,377 R$40.9K
$2,834 CDF 8.1M
160.32%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$48.73 R$271
$32.91 CDF 94.2K
48.07%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.91 R$233
$39.6 CDF 113.4K
5.83%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$75 R$416
$71.9 CDF 206K
4.27%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$61.4 R$341
$100 CDF 287.3K
-38.78%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$332 R$1,844
$1,272 CDF 3.6M
-73.89%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$229 R$1,273
$362 CDF 1M
-36.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$638 R$3,540
$2,731 CDF 7.8M
-76.64%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$448 R$2,484
$1,031 CDF 3M
-56.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,689 R$9,376
$4,122 CDF 11.8M
-59.02%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,176 R$6,527
$697 CDF 2M
68.67%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$481 R$2,672
$592 CDF 1.7M
-18.74%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11.16
17
-34.35%

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

Last update for Brazil: October 29, 2025

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

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