Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in South Africa is 4.37 times more expensive as compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between South Africa and Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between South Africa and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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 Indicators  | South Africa  | Democratic Republic of the Congo  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 8,000 ZAR (424 USD) | 600,000 CDF (246 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 1,000,000 CDF (410 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 1,500,000 CDF (615 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,500 ZAR (291.50 USD) | 400,000 CDF (164 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 8,500 ZAR (450.50 USD) | 700,000 CDF (287 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 12,000 ZAR (636 USD) | 1,000,000 CDF (410 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 7.5 % | 7 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 7 % |
Property Taxes  | 0.1 to 2.0 % | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in South Africa is 1.60 times more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 ZAR (2,650 USD) | 200,000 CDF (82 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 80,000 CDF (32.80 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 35,000 CDF (14.35 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 42,000 CDF (17.22 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1670.34% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in South Africa costs 32.32 times more compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 199.36% more in South Africa compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 500 CDF (0.20 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 4,000 CDF (1.64 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
In South Africa, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.94 times more expensive than the cost in Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 117.91% more for Groceries.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 3,500 CDF (1.44 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 1,200 CDF (0.49 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 1,200 CDF (0.49 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.83 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 800 CDF (0.33 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 40 ZAR (2.12 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 56.01% more in South Africa compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 35 ZAR (1.85 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 120 ZAR (6.36 USD) | 6,000 CDF (2.46 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 2.72 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 500,000 CDF (205 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 20 ZAR (1.06 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 10 ZAR (0.53 USD) | 500 CDF (0.20 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 40,000 CDF (16.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 25 ZAR (1.32 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 15 ZAR (0.79 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 1.44 times less for transportation.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 300,000 ZAR (15,900 USD) | 10,000,000 CDF (4,100 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 200,000 CDF (82 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 200,000 CDF (82 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 22 ZAR (1.17 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 6,000 CDF (2.46 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 100 ZAR 5.30 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.77 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in South Africa compared to that of Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Physical Therapy  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 100,000 CDF (41 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | Yet to Update () |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 10.48 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Spa Treatment  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 7,000 CDF (2.87 USD) |
Haircuts  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 30 ZAR (1.59 USD) | 500 CDF (0.20 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 29.98 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 2,500 ZAR (132.50 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 150,000 CDF (61.50 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 50 ZAR (2.65 USD) | 1,000 CDF (0.41 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Sportswear  | 700 ZAR (37.10 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 4.07 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 12,000 CDF (4.92 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 40,000 CDF (16.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 4,000 ZAR (212 USD) | 70,000 CDF (28.70 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 7.70 times more for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 6,000 ZAR (318 USD) | 60,000 CDF (24.60 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 10,000 ZAR (530 USD) | 80,000 CDF (32.80 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 ZAR (795 USD) | 100,000 CDF (41 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 25,000 ZAR (1,325 USD) | 150,000 CDF (61.50 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 40,000 ZAR (2,120 USD) | 500,000 CDF (205 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 80,000 ZAR (4,240 USD) | 1,000,000 CDF (410 USD) |
After School Activities  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 3,000 ZAR (159 USD) | Yet to Update () |
Tutoring  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 12.01 times more for school and education.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 6,000 CDF (2.46 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 180 ZAR (9.54 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 30,000 CDF (12.30 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 ZAR (21.20 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 2,000 CDF (0.82 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Bowling  | 80 ZAR (4.24 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 3,000 CDF (1.23 USD) |
Video Games  | 600 ZAR (31.80 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 8,000 CDF (3.28 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 3.74 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,000 ZAR (106 USD) | 25,000 CDF (10.25 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 500 ZAR (26.50 USD) | 12,000 CDF (4.92 USD) |
Art Classes  | 200 ZAR (10.60 USD) | 5,000 CDF (2.05 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 150 ZAR (7.95 USD) | 2,500 CDF (1.02 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 300 ZAR (15.90 USD) | 7,000 CDF (2.87 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 250 ZAR (13.25 USD) | 7,000 CDF (2.87 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 100 ZAR (5.30 USD) | 1,500 CDF (0.61 USD) |
Educational Software  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would have to pay 8.31 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 30,000 ZAR (1,590 USD) | 500,000 CDF (205 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 20,000 ZAR (1,060 USD) | 300,000 CDF (123 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 133.33 ZAR per hour (7.07 USD) | 5,000 CDF per hour (2.05 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 ZAR (265 USD) | 50,000 CDF (20.50 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 7 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 60 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 18,000 ZAR (954 USD) | 1,500,000 CDF (615 USD) |
If you lived in South Africa, you would earn 4.01 times more salary as compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Indicators | South Africa | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,500 ZAR (79.50 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,200 ZAR (63.60 USD) | 15,000 CDF (6.15 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 ZAR (53 USD) | 20,000 CDF (8.20 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 ZAR (42.40 USD) | 10,000 CDF (4.10 USD) |
Professional Services cost 8.95 times more in South Africa, as compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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