Daily expenses in the Democratic Republic of the Congo vary widely depending on your choices, from local street food to more formal dining. A local street food meal can be as low as CDF 8,250 in the low season, rising slightly to CDF 9,625 during peak travel times. For a casual restaurant meal, expect to pay around CDF 24,750 in the low season or CDF 31,625 in the high season, while a local beer typically costs CDF 6,875 to CDF 8,250.
Getting around the DRC also presents diverse pricing. Local transport like a moto-taxi ride costs roughly CDF 4,125 in the low season and CDF 5,500 in the high season, with shared taxis also seeing a modest increase from CDF 8,250 to CDF 9,625. For longer distances, domestic flights, such as between Kinshasa and Goma, are a considerable expense, ranging from CDF 756,250 in the low season to CDF 893,750 in the high season, making them a significant factor in your overall travel budget.