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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 1.44 times more for grocery shopping in the United Kingdom than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.87 EUR (3.35 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.5 EUR (2.91 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.87 EUR
2.50 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 0.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.66 EUR
1.67 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 11.95 EUR (13.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 7.72 EUR (9 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 35.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

11.95 EUR
7.72 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.8 EUR (11.42 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.86 EUR (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in the United Kingdom.

9.80 EUR
12.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.38 EUR (8.6 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.27 EUR (6.14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 28.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.38 EUR
5.27 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 19.59 EUR (22.85 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.07 EUR (4.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

19.59 EUR
4.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.75 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 49.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.75 EUR
1.39 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.2 EUR (4.89 USD) for 12 eggs in the United Kingdom and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.20 EUR
2.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.43 EUR (4 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.57 EUR (3 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.43 EUR
2.57 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

25.39 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.59 EUR (1.85 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 27% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.16 EUR
1.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.89 EUR
1.42 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 9.17 EUR (10.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 5.41 EUR (6.31 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.17 EUR
5.41 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.5 EUR (1.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.50 EUR
1.84 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.54 EUR (1.8 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.11 EUR (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 27% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.54 EUR
2.11 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.65 EUR (3.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.37 EUR (2.76 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.65 EUR
2.37 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.38 EUR (1.61 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.06 EUR (2.4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 33% lower in the United Kingdom.

1.38 EUR
2.06 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.14 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.14 EUR
1.80 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

16.49 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.1 EUR (3.62 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2.11 EUR (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.10 EUR
2.11 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.63 EUR (1.89 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 45.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.63 EUR
0.89 EUR

Restaurant

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United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.41 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 4.41 EUR (5.15 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.67 EUR (5.45 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 5.6% lower in the United Kingdom.

4.41 EUR
4.67 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.42 EUR (2.82 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.42 EUR
1.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.46 EUR (8.7 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.46 EUR
1.72 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.81 EUR (7.94 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3.22 EUR (3.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6.81 EUR
3.22 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 9.22 EUR (10.75 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.58 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 6.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.22 EUR
8.58 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.21 EUR (107.51 USD) in the United Kingdom and 75.04 EUR (87.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

92.21 EUR
75.04 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.05 EUR (26.88 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.58 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

23.05 EUR
8.58 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 22.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.52 EUR
1.18 EUR

Fuel

EURGBPCDFUSD

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 1.65 EUR (1.93 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (1.02 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 46.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.65 EUR
0.88 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.57 EUR (1.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 43.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.57 EUR
0.88 EUR

LPG 1L

1.09 EUR
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Transportation

EURGBPCDFUSD

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 9.34 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 214.48 EUR (250.09 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.86 EUR (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 94% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

214.48 EUR
12.86 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 3.46 EUR (4.03 USD) in the United Kingdom and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.46 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 34.58 EUR (40.32 USD) in the United Kingdom and 8.58 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

34.58 EUR
8.58 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.88 EUR (3.36 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1.72 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 40.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.88 EUR
1.72 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.07 EUR (5.91 USD) in the United Kingdom and 4.29 EUR (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.07 EUR
4.29 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 17.29 EUR (20.16 USD) in the United Kingdom and 12.01 EUR (14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17.29 EUR
12.01 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 55.55 EUR (64.78 USD) in the United Kingdom and 45.27 EUR (52.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 18.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

55.55 EUR
45.27 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 20.69 EUR (24.12 USD) in the United Kingdom and 9.65 EUR (11.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

20.69 EUR
9.65 EUR

Flats for rent

EURGBPCDFUSD

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.65 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 2556 EUR (2980.81 USD) in the United Kingdom and 1096 EUR (1277.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 556 EUR
1 096 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 1907 EUR (2223.9 USD) in the United Kingdom and 316.25 EUR (368.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 83.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1 907 EUR
316.25 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 4750 EUR (5538.17 USD) in the United Kingdom and 2363 EUR (2755.56 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 50.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4 750 EUR
2 363 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 3171 EUR (3696.79 USD) in the United Kingdom and 900.52 EUR (1050 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 171 EUR
900.52 EUR

Flats for sale

EURGBPCDFUSD

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.63 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 17487 EUR (20389.52 USD) in the United Kingdom and 3502 EUR (4082.83 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 80% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17 487 EUR
3 502 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 9725 EUR (11338.83 USD) in the United Kingdom and 600.35 EUR (700 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9 725 EUR
600.35 EUR

Salary

EURGBPCDFUSD

United Kingdom vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in the United Kingdom is 7.69 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 3422 EUR (3990.27 USD) in the United Kingdom and 444.9 EUR (518.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 87% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 422 EUR
444.90 EUR

Hotels

EURGBPCDFUSD

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

One star

137 EUR
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Two stars

105 EUR
58.6 EUR

Three stars

109 EUR
131 EUR

Four stars

142 EUR
185 EUR

Five stars

362 EUR
219 EUR

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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