DR Congo: as of November 12, 2026, the US State Department's maximum per diem for Kinshasa is $392 a day, made up of $240 for lodging and $152 for meals and incidental expenses. Anywhere in the country without its own rate falls under “Other”: $246 a day ($139 lodging, $107 meals and incidentals). Rates are set for 5 separate locations.
Per day, in US dollars. Effective Sep 1, 2024.
Actual hotel cost is reimbursed up to this amount per night.
Per diem is a ceiling, not a typical spend. Our own model puts a comfortable day of travel in this country at about $426 per person and a mid-range day at $173. See what DR Congo costs right now
| Location | Season | Lodging | Meals & incidentals | Total | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bukavu | All year | $154 | $122 | $276 | May 1, 2026 |
| Goma | All year | $139 | $107 | $246 | May 1, 2026 |
| Kinshasa | All year | $240 | $152 | $392 | Sep 1, 2024 |
| Lubumbashi | All year | $158 | $147 | $305 | May 1, 2026 |
| Other (everywhere else) | All year | $139 | $107 | $246 | May 1, 2026 |
Source: US Department of State, Office of Allowances, foreign per diem rates, retrieved November 13, 2026. Rates are published in US dollars and revised on the first of each month; where a location has seasons, the row that applies today is shown in full strength. Confirm against the official table before filing an expense claim.