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

🙂 Solo nomad: India is 62.2% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 68.5% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: India is 66% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 70.1% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.54 ₹230
$9.94 CDF 22.2K
-74.45%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$13.78 ₹1,251
$87.5 CDF 195.2K
-84.24%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.14 ₹375
$9.85 CDF 22.0K
-57.97%
Cappuccino
$1.81 ₹164
$5.40 CDF 12.1K
-66.48%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.41 ₹36.98
$1.66 CDF 3,704
-75.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.15 ₹13.69
$1.40 CDF 3,116
-89.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.93 ₹175
$1.98 CDF 4,416
-2.53%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.59 ₹326
$3.66 CDF 8,163
-1.91%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.73 ₹65.9
$2.20 CDF 4,914
-66.82%
White Bread (500g)
$0.51 ₹46.62
$1.62 CDF 3,612
-68.52%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.72 ₹65.1
$2.15 CDF 4,791
-66.51%
Eggs
$1.00 ₹90.5
$3.27 CDF 7,296
-69.42%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.17 ₹469
$6.25 CDF 13.9K
-17.28%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.16 ₹287
$6.19 CDF 13.8K
-48.95%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
-
$9.09 CDF 20.3K
-
Apples (1kg)
$2.10 ₹191
$2.96 CDF 6,596
-29.05%
Banana (1kg)
$0.72 ₹65.3
$1.94 CDF 4,324
-62.89%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.08 ₹98.3
$2.74 CDF 6,121
-60.58%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.56 ₹51.1
$2.51 CDF 5,611
-77.69%
Potato (1kg)
$0.43 ₹38.99
$2.35 CDF 5,247
-81.70%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 ₹44.46
$2.49 CDF 5,568
-80.32%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.50 ₹45.73
$1.87 CDF 4,174
-73.26%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.33 ₹29.84
$1.01 CDF 2,256
-67.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.18 ₹380
$4.62 CDF 10.3K
-9.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.00 ₹726
$14.82 CDF 33.1K
-46.02%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.89 ₹172
$1.61 CDF 3,591
17.39%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 ₹278
$3.07 CDF 6,862
-0.33%
Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)
$5.61 ₹509
-
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🚌 Getting Around
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.37 ₹33.33
$0.51 CDF 1,145
-27.45%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.71 ₹881
$14.79 CDF 33.0K
-34.35%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.91 ₹82.8
$5.04 CDF 11.2K
-81.94%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.28 ₹25.17
$2.01 CDF 4,488
-86.07%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.73 ₹157
$10.17 CDF 22.7K
-82.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.18 ₹107
$1.44 CDF 3,206
-18.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$13.9K ₹1.3M
$20.3K CDF 45.2M
-31.25%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.2K ₹2.0M
$21.7K CDF 48.5M
2.16%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.51 ₹3,676
$215 CDF 480.2K
-81.17%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.89 ₹353
$21.03 CDF 46.9K
-81.50%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$7.79 ₹707
$83.9 CDF 187.3K
-90.72%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$16.34 ₹1,482
$53.4 CDF 119.2K
-69.40%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.62 ₹691
$11.20 CDF 25.0K
-31.96%
Cinema Ticket
$3.51 ₹319
$13.98 CDF 31.2K
-74.89%
🧸 Childcare & Education
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$68.3 ₹6,194
$337 CDF 752.9K
-79.77%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,829 ₹166.0K
$2,737 CDF 6.1M
-33.18%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.62 ₹2,325
$32.47 CDF 72.5K
-21.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$27.01 ₹2,451
$40.37 CDF 90.1K
-33.09%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$45.10 ₹4,093
$71.8 CDF 160.3K
-37.22%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$33.35 ₹3,026
$99.0 CDF 221.0K
-66.31%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$179 ₹16.2K
$1,263 CDF 2.8M
-85.82%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$113 ₹10.3K
$373 CDF 833.1K
-69.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$406 ₹36.8K
$2,765 CDF 6.2M
-85.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$258 ₹23.4K
$1,052 CDF 2.3M
-75.44%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,338 ₹121.4K
$4,111 CDF 9.2M
-67.46%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$682 ₹61.9K
$863 CDF 1.9M
-20.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$462 ₹41.9K
$593 CDF 1.3M
-22.03%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.02
17
-46.94%

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Last update for India: January 11, 2026

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

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