Cost of Living in Kinshasa
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Overall, the cost of living in Kinshasa is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 13 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)16
Groceries index14
Dining out index13
Transport index10
Utilities index12
Median annual salary$3,500
Minimum wage$0.30/hr
Est. monthly childcare$100
Est. monthly healthcare premium$20
YoY inflation15.0%
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