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

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 35.6% more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 74.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 27.1% more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 41.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.65 CA$25.39
$9.94 CDFΒ 28.5K
87.63%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 CA$101
$88.9 CDFΒ 254.7K
-16.48%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.02 CA$15
$10.14 CDFΒ 29K
8.68%
Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.11
$5.31 CDFΒ 15.2K
-29.38%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.95
$1.64 CDFΒ 4,687
32.32%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 CA$2.29
$1.36 CDFΒ 3,908
23.53%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 CA$7.94
$2.04 CDFΒ 5,851
185.78%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.74 CA$7.81
$3.72 CDFΒ 10.7K
54.30%
πŸ›’ Groceries & Markets
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.24 CA$3.04
$2.16 CDFΒ 6,193
3.70%
White Bread (500g)
$2.66 CA$3.62
$1.71 CDFΒ 4,885
55.56%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.6 CA$4.9
$2.14 CDFΒ 6,116
68.22%
Eggs
$3.53 CA$4.8
$3.35 CDFΒ 9,596
5.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.32 CA$15.41
$6.22 CDFΒ 17.8K
81.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.46 CA$16.96
$6.17 CDFΒ 17.7K
101.94%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.28 CA$20.8
$9.19 CDFΒ 26.3K
66.27%
Apples (1kg)
$4.17 CA$5.68
$2.83 CDFΒ 8,106
47.35%
Banana (1kg)
$1.5 CA$2.05
$1.99 CDFΒ 5,688
-24.62%
Oranges (1kg)
$4 CA$5.45
$2.84 CDFΒ 8,126
40.85%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.07 CA$5.54
$2.43 CDFΒ 6,957
67.49%
Potato (1kg)
$2.78 CA$3.78
$2.43 CDFΒ 6,947
14.40%
Onion (1kg)
$2.73 CA$3.72
$2.52 CDFΒ 7,220
8.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.58
$1.82 CDFΒ 5,204
44.51%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 CA$2.48
$1.07 CDFΒ 3,062
70.09%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.61 CA$19.88
$4.88 CDFΒ 14K
199.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.08 CA$17.8
$14.9 CDFΒ 42.7K
-12.21%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.01 CA$4.1
$1.64 CDFΒ 4,684
83.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.34 CA$4.55
$2.95 CDFΒ 8,439
13.22%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 CA$3.49
$0.52 CDFΒ 1,478
392.31%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.4 CA$107
$14.95 CDFΒ 42.8K
424.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 CA$4.83
$5.06 CDFΒ 14.5K
-29.84%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.11
$2.02 CDFΒ 5,787
-23.27%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.91 CA$39.35
$10.04 CDFΒ 28.8K
187.95%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$1.39 CDFΒ 3,985
-16.55%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.6K CA$33.5K
$19.7K CDFΒ 56.5M
24.70%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.5K
$21.2K CDFΒ 60.7M
-1.32%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$155 CA$211
$213 CDFΒ 609K
-26.96%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.2 CA$61.5
$20.22 CDFΒ 57.9K
123.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$84.9
$85.1 CDFΒ 243.7K
-26.69%
πŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.82 CA$58.3
$52.3 CDFΒ 149.6K
-18.05%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.72 CA$24.11
$11.39 CDFΒ 32.6K
55.58%
Cinema Ticket
$11.25 CA$15.31
$13.77 CDFΒ 39.4K
-18.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$804 CA$1,094
$346 CDFΒ 989.4K
132.69%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12K CA$16.4K
$2,834 CDFΒ 8.1M
324.95%
πŸ‘•πŸ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.7 CA$77.2
$32.91 CDFΒ 94.2K
72.20%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.61 CA$56.6
$39.6 CDFΒ 113.4K
5.08%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.2 CA$123
$71.9 CDFΒ 206K
25.37%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$147
$100 CDFΒ 287.3K
7.67%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,364 CA$1,857
$1,272 CDFΒ 3.6M
7.21%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,208 CA$1,645
$362 CDFΒ 1M
233.47%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,179 CA$2,966
$2,731 CDFΒ 7.8M
-20.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,835 CA$2,497
$1,031 CDFΒ 3M
77.90%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,152 CA$8,374
$4,122 CDFΒ 11.8M
49.27%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,409 CA$6,001
$697 CDFΒ 2M
532.39%
πŸ’΅ Salaries & Financials
Canada
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$2,867 CA$3,903
$592 CDFΒ 1.7M
383.92%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
17
-62.76%

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

Last update for Canada: October 28, 2025

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

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