Common information

Capital
Kinshasa
Language
French, Lingala
Currency
Congolese Franc
Population
75 507 308
Phone code
+243

Cost of living and prices in Congo, DRC

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre413USD/month
in city centre1,225USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre739USD/month
in city centre2,600USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people10 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people50 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc10 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle15 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass15 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat10 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hour10 USD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc20,000 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc24,000 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month58 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour14 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place10 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair31 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc38 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair65 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair103 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month503 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month20 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom1,225 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom413 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom2,600 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom739 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter7,062 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter700 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month500 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year17

List of largest cities in Congo, DRC

Ratings

Main factors in Congo, DRC

Leisure quality
6.2
Quality of life
6.7
Travelers rating
3.2
English speaking
4.6
Nightlife
6.4
Coworking spaces
4.6
Free WIFI
2.8

Safety in Congo, DRC

Female friendly
2.8
Friendliness to foreigners
4.6
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.1
Freedom of the press
6

Comfort in Congo, DRC

Weather comfort
6.4
Availability of air conditioners
4.6
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Congo, DRC

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 31 31 30 29 30 30 30 30 29 29 28 30 31
Average high, °C 26 26 25 24 25 25 25 25 25 24 24 25 25
Average temperature, °C 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 23 22 21 21 22 22
Average low, °C 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 15 13 12 13 15
Record low, °C 11 12 13 13 13 14 12 12 11 9 8 9 8
Rain, days 4 8 12 6 7 7 10 9 6 1 1 2 73
Fog, days 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 1 6
Thunderstorms, days 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 0 0 0 17
Average precipitation, mm. 62 133 213 196 162 153 192 157 79 20 15 36 1419
Relative humidity, % 66 71 78 81 81 80 79 78 74 70 68 66 74
Relative humidity morning, % 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 19 18 18 18 17 18
Relative humidity evening, % 10 12 13 13 12 12 12 12 13 12 12 11 12
Wind speed, km/h 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 3
Day Length, часов 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 12 12 12 12 12 12
Dew point, °C 16 17 19 19 19 19 19 19 18 15 14 15 210
Growing degree-day, °C 388 412 384 391 391 365 404 393 385 325 325 363 4525
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 20 18 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 19 20 18