Cost of Living in Lubumbashi
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Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cost of Living in Lubumbashi

Haut-Katanga Province

Last updated:April 1, 2026

Groceries

Apples 1kg
$1.69
Bananas 1kg
$2.00
Beef 1kg
$13.67
Bread 500g
$0.83
Chicken Breast 1kg
$3.31
Cigarettes (20 pack)
$2.69
Coca-Cola 2L
$0.96
Domestic Beer 500mL
$1.04
Eggs (12)
$2.08
Imported Beer 330mL
$1.25
lettuce
Lettuce 1kg
$1.00
Local Cheese 1kg
$6.78
Milk 1L
$1.53
onion
Onions 1kg
$2.00
Oranges 1kg
$5.00
Potatoes 1kg
$2.03
Rice 1kg
$2.00
Tomatoes 1kg
$1.60
Water 1.5L
$1.50
Wine Bottle
$9.50

Restaurants & Dining

Beer
$1.21
Cocktail
$2.79
Coffee
$2.96
Inexpensive Meal
$8.52
Mid-Range Meal
$35.25

Housing & Accommodation

1 Bedroom Apartment (City Center)
$775.00
1 Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)
$250.00
3 Bedrooms Apartment (City Center)
$1,884.50
3 Bedrooms Apartment (Outside Center)
$1,102.00

Transportation

Gasoline 1L
$1.07
Monthly Pass
$63.00
One-way Ticket
$1.00
Taxi Start
$4.00
Taxi Waiting (1 hour)
$10.00

Utilities

Basic Utilities 85m²
$213.00
Internet
$38.00
Mobile Minute
$0.05
Phone Plan
$20.00

Entertainment

Gym
$76.75

Personal Carepersonal care

Deodorant
$2.64
Haircut
$4.39
Shampoo
$2.54
Toilet Paper
$3.42
Toothpaste
$0.78

Clothing & Shoesclothing

Dress
$18.00
Jeans
$23.00
Leather Shoes
$83.50
sneakers
Sneakers
$55.50

Healthcare

Doctor Visit
$30.00

Education

International School
$5,000.00
Preschool
$100.00

Other Expenses

Average Salary
$1,100.00
Laundry Detergent
$4.36
Microwave
$76.00
TV
$349.00

Total Monthly Cost

$2,808

Overview

Airbnb Rent
$2,239

Median rent based on analysis of 42 apartments in April

Minimum$1,161
Maximum$4,917
Groceries
$154
Food Outside
$276
Base Cost
$139
Data Sources
NumbeoExpatistan

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