Cost of Living in
Lubumbashi
Comprehensive urban intelligence for Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Analyzing market prices, safety metrics, and quality of life indices in real-time.
72Global Quality Score
QoL Index
Safety & Security
74
Healthcare System
65
Purchasing Power
85
Climate & Air
78
Rent Per Month
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre$1,000.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre$500.00
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$775.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$250.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre$1,783.33
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre$2,900.00
Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)$100.00
General
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child$133.33
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child$4,500.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)$60.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes$85.00
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)$22.50
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)$22.50
Potatoes (1 kg)$2.50
Oranges (1 kg)$5.00
Lettuce (1 Head)$1.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)$12.50
Onions (1 kg)$2.00
Local Cheese (1 kg)$15.00
Tomatoes (1 kg)$3.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)$4.00
Bananas (1 kg)$3.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)$1.10
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)$1,066.67
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)$30,000.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)$25,000.00
Markets
Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)$1.12
Apples (1 kg)$2.00
Eggs (12, Large Size)$2.60
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)$7.50
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)$15.33
White Rice (1 kg)$3.00
Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)$1.25
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)$2.00
Restaurants
Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)$2.12
Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)$1.17
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant$10.00
Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)$2.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)$10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)$4.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)$100.00
Sports And Leisure
Monthly Fitness Club Membership$72.50
Transportation
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)$10.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)$1.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)$4.50
Gasoline (1 Liter)$1.50
Utilities (Monthly)
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)$20.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)$60.00