Cost of Living in Kinshasa, DR Congo
DR Congo · West Africa
Monthly budget from $462 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$462
/mo
Standard
$938
/mo
Comfort
$2,144
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $250 | $132 | $28 | $52 | $462/mo |
| Standard | $502 | $252 | $62 | $122 | $938/mo |
| Comfort | $1,182 | $482 | $148 | $332 | $2,144/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Africa's third-largest city with vibrant rumba music, Congo River views, and extraordinary resilience
Internet: 8 Mbps
Safety: 2.2/5
Nomad score: 2.2/5