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Learn more Cost of Living Comparison Between Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo Cost of Living Comparison Between Egypt and Democratic Republic of the Congo
🙂 Solo nomad: Egypt is 56.3% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 66% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Egypt is 58% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 67.4% cheaper with rent.
🍽 Eating Out
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.88 E£201
$10.20 CDF 23.3K
-61.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$19.73 E£1,022
$88.3 CDF 201.9K
-77.66%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.85 E£251
$10.20 CDF 23.3K
-52.45%
Cappuccino
$1.45 E£75.0
$5.30 CDF 12.1K
-72.64%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.33 E£16.85
$1.66 CDF 3,785
-80.12%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.12 E£6.34
$1.35 CDF 3,082
-91.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.41 E£72.9
$2.02 CDF 4,619
-30.20%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.02 E£156
$3.83 CDF 8,749
-21.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.89 E£45.89
$2.20 CDF 5,033
-59.55%
White Bread (500g)
$0.57 E£29.58
$1.68 CDF 3,849
-66.07%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.66 E£34.25
$2.08 CDF 4,750
-68.27%
Eggs
$1.49 E£77.1
$3.39 CDF 7,758
-56.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$3.19 E£165
$6.16 CDF 14.1K
-48.21%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.27 E£221
$6.01 CDF 13.8K
-28.95%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.80 E£456
$8.80 CDF 20.1K
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Apples (1kg)
$1.47 E£76.0
$2.95 CDF 6,755
-50.17%
Banana (1kg)
$0.59 E£30.71
$1.91 CDF 4,359
-69.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.47 E£24.55
$2.80 CDF 6,413
-83.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.38 E£19.54
$2.52 CDF 5,753
-84.92%
Potato (1kg)
$0.44 E£22.98
$2.36 CDF 5,396
-81.36%
Onion (1kg)
$0.44 E£22.97
$2.47 CDF 5,659
-82.19%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.22 E£11.38
$1.82 CDF 4,158
-87.91%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.18 E£9.13
$1.07 CDF 2,448
-83.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.88 E£97.3
$4.83 CDF 11.1K
-61.08%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.42 E£333
$15.28 CDF 34.9K
-57.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.32 E£68.2
$1.58 CDF 3,613
-16.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.96 E£101
$3.03 CDF 6,938
-35.31%
🚌 Getting Around
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.27 E£13.96
$0.52 CDF 1,181
-48.08%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$6.18 E£320
$14.72 CDF 33.7K
-58.02%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.42 E£21.75
$4.93 CDF 11.3K
-91.48%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 E£14.80
$2.06 CDF 4,704
-85.92%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.29 E£66.9
$10.19 CDF 23.3K
-87.34%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.34 E£17.36
$1.44 CDF 3,300
-76.39%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$34.7K E£1.8M
$20.3K CDF 46.5M
70.67%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.2K E£1.6M
$21.4K CDF 48.9M
46.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$21.81 E£1,130
$208 CDF 474.7K
-89.49%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$7.24 E£375
$21.01 CDF 48.0K
-65.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.59 E£601
$85.2 CDF 194.7K
-86.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$14.63 E£758
$53.5 CDF 122.2K
-72.63%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$6.91 E£358
$11.03 CDF 25.2K
-37.35%
Cinema Ticket
$2.93 E£152
$14.15 CDF 32.4K
-79.29%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$85.8 E£4,446
$348 CDF 795.1K
-75.32%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,979 E£102.5K
$2,766 CDF 6.3M
-28.44%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.95 E£1,344
$33.17 CDF 75.8K
-21.77%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$44.79 E£2,320
$40.39 CDF 92.4K
10.89%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$108 E£5,601
$71.7 CDF 163.9K
50.81%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$50.8 E£2,630
$102 CDF 234.3K
-50.45%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$167 E£8,634
$1,272 CDF 2.9M
-86.90%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$102 E£5,263
$375 CDF 857.2K
-72.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$327 E£17.0K
$2,722 CDF 6.2M
-87.98%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$188 E£9,757
$1,058 CDF 2.4M
-82.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$713 E£36.9K
$3,616 CDF 8.3M
-80.28%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$441 E£22.8K
$985 CDF 2.3M
-55.24%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Egypt
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$135 E£6,970
$622 CDF 1.4M
-78.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
16.38
17
-3.65%
CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.
Last update for Egypt: April 14, 2026
Last update for Democratic Republic of the Congo: April 12, 2026
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