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Cost of Living in Goma

Goma, Nord-Kivu, DR Congo · Population 781,875

▲ +0% vs DR Congo average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)FC1,084,881 ($387)
Couple, monthlyFC1,927,080 ($688)
Family of four, monthlyFC2,493,768 ($891)

Estimated Prices in Goma

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFC11,575 ($4.13)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFC46,301 ($16.54)per meal
CappuccinoFC3,473 ($1.24)each
Monthly groceries (single person)FC262,371 ($93.70)per month
Monthly public transport passFC42,442 ($15.16)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFC111,894 ($39.96)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)FC32,411 ($11.58)per month
Fitness club membershipFC32,411 ($11.58)per month
Cinema ticketFC8,488 ($3.03)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFC450,227 ($161)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFC313,201 ($112)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFC939,604 ($336)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Goma is FC445,200 ($159) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FC1,084,881 ($387) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FC1,410,346 ($504) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FC313,201 ($112)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Bukavu

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109 km away · Nord-Kivu

Buluko

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Luvungi

135 km away · Sud-Kivu

Luberizi

145 km away · Sud-Kivu

Mwenga

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Other Major Cities in DR Congo

Kinshasa

Kinshasa · pop. 17,071,000

FC1,350,623 ($482) / mo

Mbuji-Mayi

Kasaï Oriental · pop. 2,892,000

FC1,172,942 ($419) / mo

Kananga

Kasaï Central · pop. 1,971,704

FC1,172,942 ($419) / mo

Lubumbashi

Haut-Katanga · pop. 1,786,397

FC1,172,942 ($419) / mo

Kisangani

Tshopo · pop. 1,366,000

FC1,172,942 ($419) / mo

Bukavu

Sud-Kivu · pop. 1,133,000

FC1,172,942 ($419) / mo

Tshikapa

Kasaï · pop. 1,006,387

FC1,172,942 ($419) / mo

Uvira

Sud-Kivu · pop. 726,000

FC1,084,881 ($387) / mo

Living in Goma

Goma is one of the key cities in DR Congo. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FC1,084,881 ($387), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FC313,201 ($112) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to FC2,493,768 ($891) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FC1,927,080 ($688) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Goma is FC445,200 ($159). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FC1,410,346 ($504) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goma expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated FC1,084,881 ($387) per month in Goma including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for DR Congo.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Goma?
A net salary of around FC1,410,346 ($504) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Goma with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Goma is FC445,200 ($159).
How much is rent in Goma?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated FC450,227 ($161) per month in the city centre and FC313,201 ($112) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about FC939,604 ($336).
Is Goma cheaper than DR Congo on average?
No — Goma is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the DR Congo average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Goma?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at FC262,371 ($94) in Goma. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about FC11,575 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around FC3,473 ($1).
How do transport costs in Goma compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Goma is estimated at FC42,442 ($15). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Goma are estimates based on DR Congo national averages adjusted for city size (population 781,875). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.