Kinshasa vs Brazzaville
Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo compared with Brazzaville, Congo: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
 CD
Kinshasa
|
 CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Congo |
| Nomad score | 3.3 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $4,893 / mo | $3,391 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 30° / 23°C | 32° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 120 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups | 111 Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 30.5°C | 30.2°C |
| Average low | 22.5°C | 22.3°C |
| Precipitation | 122 mm / mo | 127 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 287 h / mo | 286 h / mo |
| Humidity | 77% | 79% |
| Rain days | 12.8 / mo | 12.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 10.5 km/h | 10.3 km/h |
CD
Kinshasa · average high by month
J 30
F 31
M 31
A 30
M 31
J 31
J 31
A 31
S 32
O 31
N 29
D 30
CG
Brazzaville · average high by month
J 30
F 30
M 31
A 30
M 30
J 30
J 30
A 31
S 32
O 31
N 29
D 30
Air quality
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 120 | 111 |
| PM2.5 | 38 µg/m³ | 49.7 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 40.7 µg/m³ | 52.3 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 85 µg/m³ | 43 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 3.6 | 1.9 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Startup Scene | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 4.3 | 4.7 |
| Green Spaces | 3.7 | 5.1 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 3.2 | 4.5 |
| Seasonal Variety | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Weather | 4.1 | 4.6 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.6 | 2.5 |
| VPN Reliability | 5.3 | 5.6 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Cost of Living | 4.3 | 4.1 |
| Currency Stability | 1.8 | 7.6 |
| Entertainment Cost | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Food & Groceries | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Transportation Cost | 3.9 | 4.9 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 7.2 | 5.9 |
| Indoors Fun | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.3 | 4.6 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Nightlife | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.0 | 5.3 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.8 | 1.3 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 2.3 | 2.6 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Internet Speed | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.1 | 6.4 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 4.5 | 3.8 |
| Food Scene | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.8 | 4.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 2.4 | 1.8 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 2.8 | 3.8 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Healthcare Quality | 2.7 | 3.3 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 1.8 | 2.7 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Political Stability | 2.2 | 3.8 |
| Tax Friendliness | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Visa Ease | 2.6 | 3.1 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 3.3 | 4.0 |
| Cleanliness | 2.8 | 4.1 |
| Environmental Quality | 3.1 | 4.5 |
| Family Friendly | 3.0 | 4.1 |
| Language Barrier | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Work-Life Balance | 3.6 | 5.1 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
|
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 2.4 | 3.9 |
| Racial Tolerance | 4.0 | 5.7 |
| Safety | 2.0 | 3.8 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.6 |
| Cycling | 1.5 | 2.5 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 2.7 | 3.6 |
| Public Transit | 1.9 | 3.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 2.5 | 2.8 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.3 | 1.7 |
| Walkability | 2.6 | 3.6 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.8 | 2.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.2 | 2.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.0 | 2.1 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 6.8 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $42 per pair | $62 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $49 per dress | $49 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $106 per pair | $109 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $93 per month | $79 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $15 per ticket | $9.69 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $4.64 per cup | $3.88 per cup |
| Beer | $1.99 per pint | $1.94 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $6.63 per meal | $7.93 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $71 per meal | $74 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $13 per meal | $11 per meal |
| Apples | $6.18 per kg | $4.93 per kg |
| Bread | $1.10 per loaf | $1.50 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.88 per bottle | $1.06 per bottle |
| Milk | $3.31 per liter | $2.11 per liter |
| Rice | $2.43 per kg | $2.03 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $9.72 per kg | $10 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $11 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $19 per bottle | $17 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $287 per month | $211 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $29 per month | $18 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $53 per visit | $44 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $11 per purchase | $11 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
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|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $316 per month | $264 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $928 per month | $572 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $2,297 per month | $1,673 per month |
| Coworking Space | $309 per month | $220 per month |
| Coliving Space | $795 per month | $845 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $38 per month | $26 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $57 per month | $26 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $15 per visit | $15 per visit |
| Laundry | $20 per kg | $2.64 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $29 per month | $27 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $124 per month | $114 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $4.42 one-time | $4.40 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $110 per month | $79 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $20 per hour | $21 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
|
CG
Brazzaville
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|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $80 per month | $53 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.21 per trip | $1.76 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.41 per km | $1.50 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $53 per month | $53 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $7.95 per trip | $6.16 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.77 per liter | $1.37 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $18 per month | $21 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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CD
Kinshasa
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CG
Brazzaville
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $63 per month | $62 per month |