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Cost of Living & Prices:
Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.3 times more for grocery shopping in Republic of the Congo than in South Africa.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.45 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.65 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.7% lower in South Africa.

2.45 USD
1.65 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.65 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.51 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 8.5% lower in South Africa.

1.65 USD
1.51 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 8.43 USD in Republic of the Congo and 6.66 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 21% lower in South Africa.

8.43 USD
6.66 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 10.31 USD in Republic of the Congo and 5.66 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in South Africa.

10.31 USD
5.66 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.76 USD in Republic of the Congo and 4.76 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 0% lower in South Africa.

4.76 USD
4.76 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.25 USD in Republic of the Congo and 3.11 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 4.3% lower in South Africa.

3.25 USD
3.11 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.6 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.33 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

0.60 USD
1.33 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.94 USD for 12 eggs in Republic of the Congo and 2.52 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in South Africa.

2.94 USD
2.52 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.59 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in South Africa.

2.00 USD
1.59 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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15.89 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.33 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.8% lower in South Africa.

1.33 USD
1.08 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.62 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.09 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in South Africa.

4.62 USD
1.09 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.76 USD in Republic of the Congo and 8.35 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 19% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6.76 USD
8.35 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 2.14 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.19 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in South Africa.

2.14 USD
1.19 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.25 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.46 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.25 USD
1.46 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.65 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.53 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in South Africa.

3.65 USD
1.53 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.85 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.48 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 20% lower in South Africa.

1.85 USD
1.48 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.97 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.66 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 44.1% lower in South Africa.

2.97 USD
1.66 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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9.26 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 2.56 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.65 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in South Africa.

2.56 USD
1.65 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.5 USD in Republic of the Congo and 0.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 45.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

0.50 USD
0.92 USD

Restaurant

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.04 times less for meals in restaurants in Republic of the Congo than in South Africa.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.99 USD in Republic of the Congo and 2.26 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 43.4% lower in South Africa.

3.99 USD
2.26 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.63 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in South Africa.

1.63 USD
1.08 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.03 USD in Republic of the Congo and 2.83 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 53.1% lower in South Africa.

6.03 USD
2.83 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.4 USD in Republic of the Congo and 2.55 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 5.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.40 USD
2.55 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.02 USD in Republic of the Congo and 4.93 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 1.8% lower in South Africa.

5.02 USD
4.93 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 36.98 USD in Republic of the Congo and 45.29 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

36.98 USD
45.29 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 10.56 USD in Republic of the Congo and 11.32 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 6.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

10.56 USD
11.32 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 USD in Republic of the Congo and 0.82 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 49.7% lower in South Africa.

1.63 USD
0.82 USD

Fuel

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

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1.22 USD

Transportation

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.93 times less for transportation in Republic of the Congo than in South Africa.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 23.44 USD in Republic of the Congo and 84.92 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

23.44 USD
84.92 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.24 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.81 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

0.24 USD
1.81 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.57 USD in Republic of the Congo and 4.08 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 10.7% lower in South Africa.

4.57 USD
4.08 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.35 USD in Republic of the Congo and 0.91 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.6% lower in South Africa.

1.35 USD
0.91 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.13 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1.13 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 46.9% lower in South Africa.

2.13 USD
1.13 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.34 USD in Republic of the Congo and 7.36 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 13.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6.34 USD
7.36 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 46.65 USD in Republic of the Congo and 34.51 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 26% lower in South Africa.

46.65 USD
34.51 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.57 USD in Republic of the Congo and 13.54 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 18.3% lower in South Africa.

16.57 USD
13.54 USD

Flats for rent

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 1.91 times more for renting an apartment in Republic of the Congo than in South Africa.

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 510.74 USD in Republic of the Congo and 432.74 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in South Africa.

510.74 USD
432.74 USD

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 245.59 USD in Republic of the Congo and 387.98 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 36.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

245.59 USD
387.98 USD

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 2968 USD in Republic of the Congo and 962.47 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in South Africa.

2 968 USD
962.47 USD

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 1076 USD in Republic of the Congo and 730.86 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 32.1% lower in South Africa.

1 076 USD
730.86 USD

Flats for sale

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 3.84 times more for buying an apartment in Republic of the Congo than in South Africa.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 3436 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1005 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in South Africa.

3 436 USD
1 005 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 2953 USD in Republic of the Congo and 659.01 USD in South Africa. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in South Africa.

2 953 USD
659.01 USD

Salary

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - average salary. The average salary in Republic of the Congo is 4.44 times lower than in South Africa.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 314.88 USD in Republic of the Congo and 1399 USD in South Africa. The average salary is 77.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

314.88 USD
1 399 USD

Hotels

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Republic of the Congo vs. South Africa - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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51.9 USD

Two stars

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55.2 USD

Three stars

110 USD
97.4 USD

Four stars

198 USD
161 USD

Five stars

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371 USD

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 • South Africa: 20 cities, 700 hotels

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