Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of the Congo 🇨🇩
#1800
-6.125894, 23.599811
Nomad Score:
41%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.25
$800.75
$30.50
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$50.10
$150.35
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$25.50
$75.85
$5.00
|
Per day for mobile and basic internet |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$100.75
$300.50
$15.00
|
Per day for basic meals and snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.25
$100.45
$10.00
|
Per day for public transport and taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$250.00
$20.00
|
Per day for moderate dining |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.50
$150.75
$25.00
|
Per day for local attractions |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$200.00
$1.50
|
Per day for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$100.00
$0.50
|
Per day for visa costs |
| Total |
$432.35
$2,128.65
$107.50
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$183.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$75.50
Limited availability, primarily in central areas.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.25
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.75
Local breweries offer better prices.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.80
Street food options can be more affordable.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.50
Limited to international chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.20
Imported, hence more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.95
Local bakeries offer fresh options daily.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.10
Price varies slightly depending on brand.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$1.05
Staple, widely available.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$5.70
Local markets offer competitive pricing.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$7.25
Quality varies, imported options are pricier.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.80
Imported, selection varies.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$1.50
Higher at night or during peak hours.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.60
Rates can vary by taxi service.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Limited routes available.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.35
Prices subject to change due to import costs.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$8.75
Basic plans with limited data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$45.00
High-speed internet still developing.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$20.00
Facilities vary widely in quality.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$7.50
Hourly rate, requires prior booking.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$5.00
International releases might be higher.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.00
Imported brands can be significantly more expensive.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$18.00
Locally made options available.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$40.00
Brand affects price significantly.
per pair