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

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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United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.41 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.28 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.91 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 11.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.28 USD
2.91 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.89 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.95 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 3.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.89 USD
1.95 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 13.64 USD in the United Kingdom and 9 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 34% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13.64 USD
9.00 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 11.18 USD in the United Kingdom and 15 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 25.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

11.18 USD
15.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 8.42 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.14 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 27.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8.42 USD
6.14 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 22.37 USD in the United Kingdom and 4.75 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

22.37 USD
4.75 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.14 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.62 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 48.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.14 USD
1.62 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.79 USD for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 3.34 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.79 USD
3.34 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.92 USD in the United Kingdom and 3 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 23.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.92 USD
3.00 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

29.61 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.33 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.85 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.33 USD
1.85 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.16 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.66 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 23.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.16 USD
1.66 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 10.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 6.31 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 39.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.47 USD
6.31 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.71 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.15 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.71 USD
2.15 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.76 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.46 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 28.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.76 USD
2.46 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 3.03 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.76 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.03 USD
2.76 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.58 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.4 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 34.2% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.58 USD
2.40 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.45 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.1 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 14.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.45 USD
2.10 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

19.23 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.54 USD in the United Kingdom and 2.46 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.54 USD
2.46 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.04 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 43.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.85 USD
1.04 USD

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.38 times more for meals in restaurants in the United Kingdom than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.04 USD in the United Kingdom and 5.45 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

5.04 USD
5.45 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.76 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.62 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.76 USD
1.62 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8.51 USD in the United Kingdom and 2 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8.51 USD
2.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 7.78 USD in the United Kingdom and 3.75 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.78 USD
3.75 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.52 USD in the United Kingdom and 10 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 4.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.52 USD
10.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 105.25 USD in the United Kingdom and 87.5 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 16.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

105.25 USD
87.50 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 26.31 USD in the United Kingdom and 10 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 62% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

26.31 USD
10.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.74 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.38 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.74 USD
1.38 USD

Fuel

USDGBPEURCDF

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.83 times more for fuel in the United Kingdom than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.93 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.02 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.93 USD
1.02 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.83 USD in the United Kingdom and 1.03 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 43.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.83 USD
1.03 USD

LPG 1L

1.28 USD
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Transportation

USDGBPEURCDF

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.15 times more for transportation in the United Kingdom than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 244.82 USD in the United Kingdom and 15 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

244.82 USD
15.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.95 USD in the United Kingdom and 0.5 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.95 USD
0.50 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 39.47 USD in the United Kingdom and 10 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

39.47 USD
10.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 3.29 USD in the United Kingdom and 2 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 39.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.29 USD
2.00 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.79 USD in the United Kingdom and 5 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 13.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.79 USD
5.00 USD

Sports & entertainment

USDGBPEURCDF

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 19.73 USD in the United Kingdom and 14 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 29% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

19.73 USD
14.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 63.41 USD in the United Kingdom and 52.78 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 16.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

63.41 USD
52.78 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 23.61 USD in the United Kingdom and 11.25 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

23.61 USD
11.25 USD

Flats for rent

USDGBPEURCDF

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.59 times more for renting an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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 2918 USD in the United Kingdom and 1278 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 56.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 918 USD
1 278 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 2177 USD in the United Kingdom and 368.75 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 177 USD
368.75 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 5422 USD in the United Kingdom and 2756 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 49.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5 422 USD
2 756 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 3619 USD in the United Kingdom and 1050 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 71% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 619 USD
1 050 USD

Flats for sale

USDGBPEURCDF

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.49 times more for buying an apartment in the United Kingdom than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 19960 USD in the United Kingdom and 4083 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

19 960 USD
4 083 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 11100 USD in the United Kingdom and 700 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

11 100 USD
700.00 USD

Salary

USDGBPEURCDF

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 7.53 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3906 USD in the United Kingdom and 518.75 USD in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 86.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 906 USD
518.75 USD

Hotels

USDGBPEURCDF

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

One star

160 USD
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Two stars

122 USD
68.4 USD

Three stars

128 USD
153 USD

Four stars

166 USD
216 USD

Five stars

422 USD
256 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United Kingdom: 20 cities, 1334 hotels • Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 23 hotels

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