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Kinshasa
City in Kinshasa, DR Congo
Overview
Kinshasa, the busy capital of DR Congo, is a sprawling megacity located on the banks of the Congo River. Known for its lively street life, dynamic music scene, and diverse neighborhoods, it serves as the country's administrative and cultural hub.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
DR Congo
City
Kinshasa
Population
14,565,700
Time Zone
Africa/Kinshasa
Coordinates
-4.33°, 15.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
25
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
10
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost
$1,620
Local Cost
$745
Local Income
$200
Cashless
30
English
30
Temperature
24.8°C
Summer Avg
24.9°C
Winter Avg
24.0°C
Record High
37.7°C
Record Low
14.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1909 mm
Internet Speed
45 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
28 ms
City Vibrancy
21
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
9
Parks
11
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
NLO
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 19 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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