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

😐 Solo nomad: Democratic Republic of the Congo is 172.4% more expensive than India without rent, and 204.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Democratic Republic of the Congo is 199.8% more expensive than India without rent, and 230.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.94 CDF 28.5K
$2.49 ₹213
299.20%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$88.9 CDF 254.7K
$14.06 ₹1,202
532.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.14 CDF 29K
$4.1 ₹351
147.32%
Cappuccino
$5.31 CDF 15.2K
$1.82 ₹156
191.76%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.64 CDF 4,687
$0.44 ₹37.72
272.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 CDF 3,908
$0.17 ₹14.36
700.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.04 CDF 5,851
$1.94 ₹166
5.15%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.72 CDF 10.7K
$3.53 ₹302
5.38%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.16 CDF 6,193
$0.73 ₹62.1
195.89%
White Bread (500g)
$1.71 CDF 4,885
$0.48 ₹41.19
256.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.14 CDF 6,116
$0.72 ₹61.4
197.22%
Eggs
$3.35 CDF 9,596
$0.94 ₹80.1
256.38%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.22 CDF 17.8K
$5.23 ₹448
18.93%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$6.17 CDF 17.7K
$3.14 ₹269
96.50%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.19 CDF 26.3K
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Apples (1kg)
$2.83 CDF 8,106
$2.2 ₹188
28.64%
Banana (1kg)
$1.99 CDF 5,688
$0.72 ₹61.2
176.39%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.84 CDF 8,126
$1.09 ₹93.2
160.55%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.43 CDF 6,957
$0.57 ₹49.11
326.32%
Potato (1kg)
$2.43 CDF 6,947
$0.42 ₹36.21
478.57%
Onion (1kg)
$2.52 CDF 7,220
$0.45 ₹38.73
460.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.82 CDF 5,204
$0.55 ₹46.97
230.91%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.07 CDF 3,062
$0.33 ₹27.96
224.24%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.88 CDF 14K
$4.08 ₹349
19.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.9 CDF 42.7K
$7.99 ₹683
86.48%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.64 CDF 4,684
$1.92 ₹164
-14.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.95 CDF 8,439
$2.89 ₹248
2.08%
Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)
-
$5.92 ₹506
-
🚌 Getting Around
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.52 CDF 1,478
$0.34 ₹28.83
52.94%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$14.95 CDF 42.8K
$10.01 ₹856
49.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.06 CDF 14.5K
$0.97 ₹83
421.65%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.02 CDF 5,787
$0.28 ₹23.62
621.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$10.04 CDF 28.8K
$1.77 ₹151
467.23%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.39 CDF 3,985
$1.24 ₹106
12.10%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.7K CDF 56.5M
$14K ₹1.2M
40.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.2K CDF 60.7M
$22.2K ₹1.9M
-4.53%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$213 CDF 609K
$40.79 ₹3,489
421.43%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.22 CDF 57.9K
$3.79 ₹324
433.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$85.1 CDF 243.7K
$8.13 ₹695
946.86%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$52.3 CDF 149.6K
$16 ₹1,368
226.56%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$11.39 CDF 32.6K
$7.59 ₹649
50.07%
Cinema Ticket
$13.77 CDF 39.4K
$3.45 ₹295
299.13%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$346 CDF 989.4K
$69.7 ₹5,958
396.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$2,834 CDF 8.1M
$1,847 ₹158K
53.39%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$32.91 CDF 94.2K
$25.29 ₹2,163
30.13%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.6 CDF 113.4K
$26.99 ₹2,309
46.72%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.9 CDF 206K
$44.67 ₹3,821
61.05%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$100 CDF 287.3K
$33.23 ₹2,842
201.90%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,272 CDF 3.6M
$179 ₹15.3K
609.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$362 CDF 1M
$114 ₹9,770
217.25%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,731 CDF 7.8M
$414 ₹35.4K
558.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,031 CDF 3M
$260 ₹22.2K
296.60%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,122 CDF 11.8M
$1,499 ₹128.2K
174.88%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$697 CDF 2M
$830 ₹71K
-16.04%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Democratic Republic of the Congo
India
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$592 CDF 1.7M
$500 ₹42.8K
18.38%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
17
9.02
88.47%

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

Last update for India: October 29, 2025

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