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 63.3% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 67.2% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: India is 66.6% cheaper than Democratic Republic of the Congo without rent, and 69.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.49 ₹213
$9.94 CDF 28.5K
-74.95%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$14.06 ₹1,202
$88.9 CDF 254.7K
-84.19%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.1 ₹351
$10.14 CDF 29K
-59.57%
Cappuccino
$1.82 ₹156
$5.31 CDF 15.2K
-65.73%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 ₹37.72
$1.64 CDF 4,687
-73.17%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.17 ₹14.36
$1.36 CDF 3,908
-87.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.94 ₹166
$2.04 CDF 5,851
-4.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.53 ₹302
$3.72 CDF 10.7K
-5.11%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.73 ₹62.1
$2.16 CDF 6,193
-66.20%
White Bread (500g)
$0.48 ₹41.19
$1.71 CDF 4,885
-71.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.72 ₹61.4
$2.14 CDF 6,116
-66.36%
Eggs
$0.94 ₹80.1
$3.35 CDF 9,596
-71.94%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$5.23 ₹448
$6.22 CDF 17.8K
-15.92%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.14 ₹269
$6.17 CDF 17.7K
-49.11%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
-
$9.19 CDF 26.3K
-
Apples (1kg)
$2.2 ₹188
$2.83 CDF 8,106
-22.26%
Banana (1kg)
$0.72 ₹61.2
$1.99 CDF 5,688
-63.82%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.09 ₹93.2
$2.84 CDF 8,126
-61.62%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.57 ₹49.11
$2.43 CDF 6,957
-76.54%
Potato (1kg)
$0.42 ₹36.21
$2.43 CDF 6,947
-82.72%
Onion (1kg)
$0.45 ₹38.73
$2.52 CDF 7,220
-82.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.55 ₹46.97
$1.82 CDF 5,204
-69.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.33 ₹27.96
$1.07 CDF 3,062
-69.16%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.08 ₹349
$4.88 CDF 14K
-16.39%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.99 ₹683
$14.9 CDF 42.7K
-46.38%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.92 ₹164
$1.64 CDF 4,684
17.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.89 ₹248
$2.95 CDF 8,439
-2.03%
Buffalo Round (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) (1kg)
$5.92 ₹506
-
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🚌 Getting Around
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 ₹28.83
$0.52 CDF 1,478
-34.62%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$10.01 ₹856
$14.95 CDF 42.8K
-33.04%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.97 ₹83
$5.06 CDF 14.5K
-80.83%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.28 ₹23.62
$2.02 CDF 5,787
-86.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$1.77 ₹151
$10.04 CDF 28.8K
-82.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.24 ₹106
$1.39 CDF 3,985
-10.79%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$14K ₹1.2M
$19.7K CDF 56.5M
-28.89%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.2K ₹1.9M
$21.2K CDF 60.7M
4.75%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$40.79 ₹3,489
$213 CDF 609K
-80.82%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$3.79 ₹324
$20.22 CDF 57.9K
-81.26%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.13 ₹695
$85.1 CDF 243.7K
-90.45%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$16 ₹1,368
$52.3 CDF 149.6K
-69.38%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$7.59 ₹649
$11.39 CDF 32.6K
-33.36%
Cinema Ticket
$3.45 ₹295
$13.77 CDF 39.4K
-74.95%
🧸 Childcare & Education
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$69.7 ₹5,958
$346 CDF 989.4K
-79.84%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,847 ₹158K
$2,834 CDF 8.1M
-34.81%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.29 ₹2,163
$32.91 CDF 94.2K
-23.15%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$26.99 ₹2,309
$39.6 CDF 113.4K
-31.84%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$44.67 ₹3,821
$71.9 CDF 206K
-37.91%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$33.23 ₹2,842
$100 CDF 287.3K
-66.88%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$179 ₹15.3K
$1,272 CDF 3.6M
-85.91%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$114 ₹9,770
$362 CDF 1M
-68.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$414 ₹35.4K
$2,731 CDF 7.8M
-84.82%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$260 ₹22.2K
$1,031 CDF 3M
-74.79%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,499 ₹128.2K
$4,122 CDF 11.8M
-63.62%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$830 ₹71K
$697 CDF 2M
19.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
India
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$500 ₹42.8K
$592 CDF 1.7M
-15.52%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
9.02
17
-46.94%

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Last update for India: October 29, 2025

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

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