Cost of living
Boma compared to Kinshasa (DR Congo)
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Overview comparison
BomaKinshasa (DR Congo)
Consumer prices in Kinshasa (DR Congo) are roughly 33% higher than in Boma.
Cost of living
| Item | Boma | Kinshasa (DR Congo) |
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| Total with rent one person | 865 | 1,080 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,408 | 2,670 |
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| Without rent one person | 396 | 576 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,235 | 1,350 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 430.06 | 626.28 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 732.19 | 1,136.3 |
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| Food person | 287 | 234 |
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| Food family | 931 | 735 |
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| Transport person | 33.85 | 138.74 |
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| Transport family | 118.5 | 325.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.8 years | 68.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Boma | Kinshasa (DR Congo) |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.7 | 6.05 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.08 | 33.82 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.62 | 3.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.86 | 2.35 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.23 | 5.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.67 | 1.14 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Boma | Kinshasa (DR Congo) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 418.6 | 907.05 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 159.77 | 322 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 895.28 | 2,009.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 526.41 | 924.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 147.83 | 130.36 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 167.04 | 170.27 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 23.76 | 17.42 |
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Transportation
| Item | Boma | Kinshasa (DR Congo) |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.9 | 14.78 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,704 | 10,398 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 516 | 710 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.57 | 0.67 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 70.81% | 62.51% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.63 | 4.9 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1 |
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Groceries
| Item | Boma | Kinshasa (DR Congo) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.03 | 1.02 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.55 | 2.12 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.57 | 2.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.64 | 6.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.31 | 3.95 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.63 | 6.77 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.65 | 1.22 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.13 | 0.84 |
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Other
| Item | Boma | Kinshasa (DR Congo) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.61 | 43.53 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.04 | 9.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 24.59 | 48.43 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.38 | 4.68 |
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| Brand Jeans | 23.97 | 25.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 63.71 | 60.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 79.53 | 98.9 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,978 | 3,239 |
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