🇨🇩Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa

Information

Capital

Kinshasa

Population

116,452,162

Currency

Congolese franc (CDF FC)

Languages

français, lingala, swahili, kingwana, tshiluba, Kikongo

Continent

Africa

Calling code

+243

Timezone

Africa/Kinshasa

Area

2,345,409 km²

Government

Semi-presidential republic

National day

June 30 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.cd

About

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is Africa's second-largest country by area at 2,345,409 km². It has a population of about 116 million and faces major security challenges in the East. Capital: Kinshasa.

Safety

Risk level :Très élevé en raison des conflits armés à l'Est, déconseillé sauf raison impérative

Risk areas

Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu, Ituri - Groupes armés (ADF, M23), violences, déplacements massifsEst du pays - Terrorisme, criminalité élevée

Crime(high)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur
Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit

Terrorism(high)

Risque élevé d'attentats par ADF et autres groupes, rester vigilant

Transport

Utiliser des véhicules sécurisés, éviter les transports publics de nuit

Natural risks(Éboulements miniers, inondations)

Éviter les zones minières informelles

Health(Système de santé faible, épidémies (Ebola, paludisme))

Vaccins obligatoires (fièvre jaune), prophylaxie paludisme, eau en bouteille

Practical tips

S'inscrire au consulat
Suivre les avis du MAE français
Avoir une assurance rapatriement

Ambassade de France à Kinshasa MONUSCO urgences

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center500

1-bedroom apartment in the city center800

1-bedroom apartment in the suburb400

3-bedroom apartment in the city center1,500

3-bedroom apartment in the suburb1,000

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal5

Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant20

McDonald's menu10

Local beer (0.5L)3

Cappuccino4

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)2

Milk (1L)3

Eggs (12)2

Chicken (1kg)8

Apples (1kg)5

Bananas (1kg)1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.50

Monthly transport subscription20

Taxi ride (start)2

Taxi (1km)1

Gasoline (1L)1.20

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)50

Tennis court (1h weekend)10

Cinema5

Theater10

Health

General practitioner consultation20

Dentist consultation30

Antibiotic medications10

Cold medications (6 days)15

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)15

Public services for 85m² apartment50

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40

Nike sports shoes80

International primary school (monthly)200

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type D

Emergency numbers

Police117

Ambulance113

Fire department118

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants, not mandatory