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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 · estimate
25
Female Safety
20
LGBTQ+ Safety
10
Traffic Safety
10
Food Safety
20
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Neighborhoods
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Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gemini-agent-manual. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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