Places · DR Congo

Living in Kinshasa

DR Congo · tropical

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Kinshasa is a big city of roughly 15,000,000 people right by the sea in DR Congo. The climate is tropical. It sits well off the usual tourist trail with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,387. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for wildlife and birdwatching, quiet days, swimming.

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At a glance

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People
~15,000,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,400
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Climate
tropical
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Safety
3/5
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Healthcare
3/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
2/5Poor
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Water
2/5Bottled water advised

Who tends to love Kinshasa

All parameters

🛡️ Safety3/5
🏥 Healthcare3/5
🏛️ Public healthcare1/5
💳 Private healthcare2/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit5/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryA proper library system · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options2/5
🌫️ Air2/5 · 32 µg/m³
🚰 Water2/5 · Bottled water advised
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+23%
👶 For kids3/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability1/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business2/5
🕵️ Privacy1/5
🏦 State digital currencyResearch only
🗣️ Free expressionRestricted
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+1/5
🦂 Dangerous animals3/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid2/5
📸 Tourism2/5
👥 Crowding5/5
✈️ Airport5/5
🛰️ StarlinkNo
⚕️ AbortionRestricted

📈 Popularity & prices: Growing

Accommodation prices have moved about +23% in the last 5 years.

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⚠️ The honest downsides

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