General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $5 |
| Coffee | $2 |
| Beer | $2 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $250/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $10/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 30% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1000 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 1.6/MBits |
| Tld | .cd |
| Free wifi | 3/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 10% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 30% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type E |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Shoprite |
| Pharmacy | Pharmakina |
| Drugstore | N/A |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 11 PM |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 5/10 |
| Bars | 6/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 2/10 |
| Public Parks | 4/10 |
| Swimming | 3/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Football |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fufu | A starchy dish made from cassava or plantain flour, served with a variety of sauces | $2-$5 |
| Moambe | A stew made with chicken, fish, or beef, served with fufu or rice | $3-$6 |
| Kwanga | A dish made from grated cassava, served with a variety of sauces | $1-$3 |
| Saka saka | A dish made from spinach, served with fufu or rice | $2-$4 |
| Chikwangue | A dish made from fermented cassava leaves, served with fish or meat | $2-$4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bilongo | A traditional Congolese beer made from fermented cassava | $1-2 |
| Primus | A popular commercial beer in Congo | $1-2 |
| Skol | Another popular commercial beer in Congo | $1-2 |
| Mutu | A palm wine made from the sap of the raffia palm tree | $2-3 |
| Lotoko | A fermented corn drink | $1-2 |
| Makemba | A non-alcoholic fruit juice made from pineapple, mango, and banana | $1-2 |
| Jus de bissap | A hibiscus tea | $1-2 |
| Jus de gingembre | A ginger tea | $1-2 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Wooden carvings | Handcrafted wooden sculptures depicting people, animals, and scenes from Congolese life | $10-$50 |
| Kuba textiles | Vibrant and intricately woven fabrics made by the Kuba people | $50-$200 |
| Pygmy masks | Traditional masks worn by the Pygmy people during ceremonies | $20-$50 |
| Rumba records | Vinyl records featuring the iconic Congolese music genre | $10-$20 |
| Congolese coffee | Rich and flavorful coffee grown in the Congo Basin | $5-$10 per pound |
| African art | Paintings, sculptures, and other works of art by Congolese artists | $50-$500 |
| Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from beads, shells, and other materials | $10-$50 |
| Souvenirs from the Congo River | Items such as boat models, fishing nets, and river stones | $5-$20 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year. |
| Martyrs’ Day | January 4 | Commemorates the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers. |
| Independence Day | June 30 | Commemorates the independence of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from Belgium in 1960. |
| National Day | August 1 | Celebrates the anniversary of the adoption of the country’s constitution in 1960. |
| Parents’ Day | August 15 | Honors parents and celebrates the importance of family. |
| Youth Day | October 14 | Celebrates the contributions of young people. |
| Remembrance Day | November 11 | Commemorates the end of World War I. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Le Potentiel |
| Online news | Actualite.cd |
| Tv | RTNC |
| Radio | Radio Okapi |