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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States 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 States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.12 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.96 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 10.59 PLN (2.91 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

26.96 PLN
10.59 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.17 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 7.09 PLN (1.95 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.17 PLN
7.09 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 72.54 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 32.74 PLN (9 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

72.54 PLN
32.74 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 65.48 PLN (18 USD) in the United States and 54.57 PLN (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

65.48 PLN
54.57 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 58.5 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 22.34 PLN (6.14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

58.50 PLN
22.34 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 69.12 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 17.28 PLN (4.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

69.12 PLN
17.28 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 12.15 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States and 5.89 PLN (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12.15 PLN
5.89 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 26.16 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 12.15 PLN (3.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

26.16 PLN
12.15 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 13.86 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States and 10.91 PLN (3 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 21.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13.86 PLN
10.91 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

90.91 PLN
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.7 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 6.73 PLN (1.85 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.70 PLN
6.73 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 18.23 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 6.04 PLN (1.66 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

18.23 PLN
6.04 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 62.43 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 22.96 PLN (6.31 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

62.43 PLN
22.96 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.78 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 7.82 PLN (2.15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

5.78 PLN
7.82 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.59 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 8.95 PLN (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

14.59 PLN
8.95 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.81 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 10.04 PLN (2.76 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

20.81 PLN
10.04 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.61 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 8.73 PLN (2.4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13.61 PLN
8.73 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 30.09 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 7.64 PLN (2.1 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

30.09 PLN
7.64 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.67 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 23.17 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 8.95 PLN (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

23.17 PLN
8.95 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 9.06 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 3.78 PLN (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.06 PLN
3.78 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.72 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21.32 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 19.83 PLN (5.45 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

21.32 PLN
19.83 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 12.01 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 5.89 PLN (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12.01 PLN
5.89 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 29.1 PLN (8 USD) in the United States and 7.28 PLN (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

29.10 PLN
7.28 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 13.64 PLN (3.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

43.66 PLN
13.64 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43.66 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 36.38 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

43.66 PLN
36.38 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 509.32 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 318.32 PLN (87.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

509.32 PLN
318.32 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 94.59 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 36.38 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

94.59 PLN
36.38 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.28 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 5.02 PLN (1.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9.28 PLN
5.02 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.07 times less for fuel in the United States than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.58 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 3.72 PLN (1.02 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 3.8% lower in the United States.

3.58 PLN
3.72 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.38 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 3.74 PLN (1.03 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 9.6% lower in the United States.

3.38 PLN
3.74 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.66 times more for transportation in the United States than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 480.21 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 54.57 PLN (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

480.21 PLN
54.57 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.55 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 1.82 PLN (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.55 PLN
1.82 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 152.79 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 36.38 PLN (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

152.79 PLN
36.38 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.89 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 7.28 PLN (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.89 PLN
7.28 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 18.15 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 18.19 PLN (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 0.2% lower in the United States.

18.15 PLN
18.19 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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United States 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 72.76 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 50.93 PLN (14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

72.76 PLN
50.93 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 573.96 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 192.01 PLN (52.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

573.96 PLN
192.01 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 236.47 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 40.93 PLN (11.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

236.47 PLN
40.93 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 3.68 times more for renting an apartment in the United States 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 14762 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 4649 PLN (1277.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

14 762 PLN
4 649 PLN

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 9252 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 1342 PLN (368.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

9 252 PLN
1 342 PLN

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 29909 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 10025 PLN (2755.56 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

29 909 PLN
10 025 PLN

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 19014 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 3820 PLN (1050 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

19 014 PLN
3 820 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.17 times more for buying an apartment in the United States 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 63138 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 14853 PLN (4082.83 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

63 138 PLN
14 853 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 44296 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2547 PLN (700 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

44 296 PLN
2 547 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 9.92 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18718 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1887 PLN (518.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 89.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

18 718 PLN
1 887 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

377 PLN
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Two stars

532 PLN
249 PLN

Three stars

710 PLN
556 PLN

Four stars

918 PLN
786 PLN

Five stars

2 186 PLN
930 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 23 hotels

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