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Cost of Living & Prices:
Republic of the Congo vs. United States

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Grocery

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.62 times less for grocery shopping in Republic of the Congo than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.01 EUR (5.7 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.01 EUR
5.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 3 EUR (3.41 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 30% lower in the United States.

3.00 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.57 EUR (20 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 18.44 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 4.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

17.57 EUR
18.44 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 13.18 EUR (15 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

13.18 EUR
15.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.34 EUR (4.94 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 15.31 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.34 EUR
15.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.98 EUR (3.39 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 14.06 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.98 EUR
14.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.24 EUR (1.41 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.24 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 3.01 EUR (3.43 USD) for 12 eggs in Republic of the Congo and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 27.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.01 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.45 EUR (2.79 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.45 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.96 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.04 EUR (1.18 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.04 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.28 EUR (1.46 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.28 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.15 EUR (9.27 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 14.68 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

8.15 EUR
14.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.71 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.7% lower in the United States.

1.50 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.53 EUR (2.88 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.53 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.71 EUR (4.22 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.71 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 2.77 EUR (3.15 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.77 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.19 EUR (2.49 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.19 EUR
7.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.34 EUR (3.8 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.34 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.19 EUR (1.35 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.19 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.05 times less for meals in restaurants in Republic of the Congo than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.68 EUR (4.19 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.68 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.10 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.76 EUR (2 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.76 EUR
7.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.20 EUR
8.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 10.54 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

8.79 EUR
10.54 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 38.5 EUR (43.82 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 87.87 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

38.50 EUR
87.87 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 13.18 EUR (15 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 21.97 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40% lower in Republic of the Congo.

13.18 EUR
21.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.67 EUR (0.76 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

0.67 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.87 times less for transportation in Republic of the Congo than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 30.21 EUR (34.38 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 113.35 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

30.21 EUR
113.35 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

0.44 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.39 EUR (5 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 26.36 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.39 EUR
26.36 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 1.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.61 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.51 EUR
3.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

8.79 EUR
15.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 75.43 EUR (85.84 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 86.34 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

75.43 EUR
86.34 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.34 EUR (18.6 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 33.39 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 51.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

16.34 EUR
33.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.94 times less for renting an apartment in Republic of the Congo than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 1274 EUR (1450.2 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 3339 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1 274 EUR
3 339 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 495.84 EUR (564.29 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 2091 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

495.84 EUR
2 091 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 2726 EUR (3102.73 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 6234 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2 726 EUR
6 234 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 700.98 EUR (797.75 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 3609 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

700.98 EUR
3 609 EUR

Flats for sale

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.62 times less for buying an apartment in Republic of the Congo than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 6904 EUR (7857.14 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 12546 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6 904 EUR
12 546 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 981.67 EUR (1117.19 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 8150 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Republic of the Congo.

981.67 EUR
8 150 EUR

Salary

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Republic of the Congo is 11.42 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 461.32 EUR (525 USD) in Republic of the Congo and 5270 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

461.32 EUR
5 270 EUR

Hotels

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Republic of the Congo vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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91.2 EUR

Two stars

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129 EUR

Three stars

96.7 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

174 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

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528 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 10 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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