DR Congo vs DR Congo · 12 km apart
DR Congo
single / month
Cheaper overallDR Congo
single / month
| Expense | Ndjili | Kinshasa | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.63 | $5.07 | Ndjili |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.51 | $20.28 | Ndjili |
| Cappuccino | $1.09 | $1.52 | Ndjili |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $82.21 | $115 | Ndjili |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.30 | $18.59 | Ndjili |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $35.06 | $49.01 | Ndjili |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.16 | $14.20 | Ndjili |
| Fitness club membership | $10.16 | $14.20 | Ndjili |
| Cinema ticket | $2.66 | $3.72 | Ndjili |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $137 | $208 | Ndjili |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $94.98 | $144 | Ndjili |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $285 | $433 | Ndjili |
| Total single-person budget | $337 | $482 | Ndjili |
| Average net salary | $140 | $195 |
Ndjili is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ndjili runs about $337 versus $482 in Kinshasa — a difference of roughly 43%.
Salary-adjusted, Ndjili leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ndjili · Full cost of living in Kinshasa