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

🙂 Solo nomad: China is 36.1% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 43.8% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: China is 42.3% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 47.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.77 ¥19.31
$9.94 CDF 22.2K
-72.13%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$24.14 ¥169
$87.5 CDF 195.2K
-72.40%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.75 ¥33.15
$9.85 CDF 22.0K
-51.78%
Cappuccino
$3.02 ¥21.06
$5.40 CDF 12.1K
-44.07%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 ¥3.06
$1.66 CDF 3,704
-73.49%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.27 ¥1.87
$1.40 CDF 3,116
-80.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.96 ¥6.67
$1.98 CDF 4,416
-51.52%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 ¥14.21
$3.66 CDF 8,163
-44.26%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.75 ¥12.21
$2.20 CDF 4,914
-20.45%
White Bread (500g)
$1.69 ¥11.79
$1.62 CDF 3,612
4.32%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.98 ¥6.85
$2.15 CDF 4,791
-54.42%
Eggs
$1.60 ¥11.19
$3.27 CDF 7,296
-51.07%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.34 ¥93.1
$6.25 CDF 13.9K
113.44%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.27 ¥22.82
$6.19 CDF 13.8K
-47.17%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.63 ¥74.2
$9.09 CDF 20.3K
16.94%
Apples (1kg)
$1.74 ¥12.16
$2.96 CDF 6,596
-41.22%
Banana (1kg)
$1.26 ¥8.76
$1.94 CDF 4,324
-35.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.45 ¥10.13
$2.74 CDF 6,121
-47.08%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.19 ¥8.28
$2.51 CDF 5,611
-52.59%
Potato (1kg)
$0.73 ¥5.08
$2.35 CDF 5,247
-68.94%
Onion (1kg)
$0.86 ¥5.99
$2.49 CDF 5,568
-65.46%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.62 ¥4.30
$1.87 CDF 4,174
-66.84%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.53 ¥3.71
$1.01 CDF 2,256
-47.52%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.44 ¥24.03
$4.62 CDF 10.3K
-25.54%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.63 ¥81.2
$14.82 CDF 33.1K
-21.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 ¥5.88
$1.61 CDF 3,591
-47.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.62 ¥11.30
$3.07 CDF 6,862
-47.23%
🚌 Getting Around
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.44 ¥3.07
$0.51 CDF 1,145
-13.73%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.71 ¥145
$14.79 CDF 33.0K
40.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.42 ¥9.91
$5.04 CDF 11.2K
-71.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.33 ¥2.27
$2.01 CDF 4,488
-83.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.51 ¥45.42
$10.17 CDF 22.7K
-35.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.17 ¥8.19
$1.44 CDF 3,206
-18.75%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K ¥133.9K
$20.3K CDF 45.2M
-5.33%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.6K ¥116.1K
$21.7K CDF 48.5M
-23.50%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.4 ¥359
$215 CDF 480.2K
-76.10%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.63 ¥67.2
$21.03 CDF 46.9K
-54.21%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.22 ¥78.3
$83.9 CDF 187.3K
-86.63%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.09 ¥273
$53.4 CDF 119.2K
-26.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.70 ¥103
$11.20 CDF 25.0K
31.25%
Cinema Ticket
$6.14 ¥42.89
$13.98 CDF 31.2K
-56.08%
🧸 Childcare & Education
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$416 ¥2,905
$337 CDF 752.9K
23.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$17.9K ¥125.0K
$2,737 CDF 6.1M
554.30%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.24 ¥316
$32.47 CDF 72.5K
39.33%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$32.59 ¥228
$40.37 CDF 90.1K
-19.27%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$73.0 ¥509
$71.8 CDF 160.3K
1.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.8 ¥508
$99.0 CDF 221.0K
-26.51%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$432 ¥3,018
$1,263 CDF 2.8M
-65.76%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$253 ¥1,767
$373 CDF 833.1K
-32.20%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$923 ¥6,441
$2,765 CDF 6.2M
-66.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$546 ¥3,811
$1,052 CDF 2.3M
-48.08%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,324 ¥37.2K
$4,111 CDF 9.2M
29.52%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,784 ¥19.4K
$863 CDF 1.9M
222.77%
💵 Salaries & Financials
China
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,037 ¥7,240
$593 CDF 1.3M
74.99%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.06
17
-76.12%

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

Last update for China: January 11, 2026

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

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