Kinshasa, Kinshasa, DR Congo · Population 17,071,000 · National capital
▲ +24% vs DR Congo average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | FC14,196 ($5.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | FC56,784 ($20.28) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | FC4,259 ($1.52) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | FC321,776 ($115) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | FC52,052 ($18.59) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | FC137,228 ($49.01) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | FC39,749 ($14.20) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | FC39,749 ($14.20) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | FC10,410 ($3.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | FC581,070 ($208) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | FC404,223 ($144) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | FC1,212,668 ($433) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Kinshasa is FC546,000 ($195) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FC1,350,623 ($482) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FC1,755,809 ($627) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FC404,223 ($144)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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FC1,084,881 ($387) / moKinshasa is the capital and one of the key cities in DR Congo. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is FC1,350,623 ($482), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around FC404,223 ($144) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to FC3,118,717 ($1,114) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately FC2,405,375 ($859) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Kinshasa is FC546,000 ($195). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least FC1,755,809 ($627) per month.