Democratic Republic of the Congo: Housing and utilities prices

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo

Housing and utilities price index, world average = 100

 Latest value 71.820
 Year 2021
 Measure index points
 Data availability 2017 - 2021
 Average 58.749
 Min - Max 45.677 - 71.820
 Source World Bank International Comparison Program
The index measures the cost of housing and utilities in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to other countries. Higher values mean more expensive housing, gas, electricity and other heating fuels. The data are from the 2021 edition of the International Comparison Program of the World Bank which updates the series every four years. The housing and utilities price information for Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries remains valid for a few years as relative prices change slowly over time. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Definition: The index reflects the cost of housing, gas, electricity and other fuels. The world average price level is set at 100. Higher values indicate more expensive housing and utilities prices relative to the world average and other countries.

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