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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 2.04 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.16 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.16 EUR
2.36 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.11 EUR
1.48 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.56 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 9.06 EUR (10.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

18.56 EUR
9.06 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.92 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 11.05 EUR (12.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

15.92 EUR
11.05 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.4 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.31 EUR (6 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

15.40 EUR
5.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.15 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 3.54 EUR (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

14.15 EUR
3.54 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.84 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.84 EUR
1.33 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.19 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.77 EUR (3.13 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 33.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.19 EUR
2.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.47 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.08 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.47 EUR
1.84 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.10 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 1.44 EUR (1.63 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.51 EUR
1.44 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.78 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 59% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.78 EUR
1.55 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.77 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 10.02 EUR (11.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 32.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

14.77 EUR
10.02 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.11 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 28.4% lower in the United States.

1.11 EUR
1.55 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.45 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 1.55 EUR (1.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 55.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.45 EUR
1.55 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.71 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 2.28 EUR (2.58 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.71 EUR
2.28 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.77 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.99 EUR (2.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.77 EUR
1.99 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.27 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.07 EUR (2.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.27 EUR
2.07 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.94 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.53 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.58 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.53 EUR
1.40 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.21 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 1.48 EUR (1.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 33% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.21 EUR
1.48 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 1.61 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 4.62 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 3.54 EUR (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 23.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.62 EUR
3.54 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.48 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 2.99 EUR (3.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 17.1% lower in the United States.

2.48 EUR
2.99 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.07 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.07 EUR
1.77 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.84 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.42 EUR (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 50% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8.84 EUR
4.42 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.61 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.19 EUR (7 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.61 EUR
6.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 88.42 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 61.89 EUR (70 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

88.42 EUR
61.89 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.1 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 8.84 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 60% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

22.10 EUR
8.84 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.95 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 39.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.95 EUR
1.18 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.12 times less for fuel in the United States than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.92 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.92 EUR (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 12% lower in the United States.

0.81 EUR
0.92 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4 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 114.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 19.89 EUR (22.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

114.06 EUR
19.89 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.43 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.43 EUR
0.44 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.53 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 8.84 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

26.53 EUR
8.84 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.77 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7.3% lower in the United States.

1.64 EUR
1.77 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.98 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 6.19 EUR (7 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 35.7% lower in the United States.

3.98 EUR
6.19 EUR

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 15.92 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.54 EUR (4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

15.92 EUR
3.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 86.88 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 54.53 EUR (61.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

86.88 EUR
54.53 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 33.6 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 8.84 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

33.60 EUR
8.84 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 2.34 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 3360 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 1072 EUR (1212.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 360 EUR
1 072 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 2105 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 235.79 EUR (266.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 105 EUR
235.79 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 6273 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 4568 EUR (5166.67 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 27.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6 273 EUR
4 568 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 3632 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 692.61 EUR (783.33 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 632 EUR
692.61 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 15.7 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 12624 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 884.19 EUR (1000 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 93% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

12 624 EUR
884.19 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 8201 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 442.09 EUR (500 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

8 201 EUR
442.09 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCDF

United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 7.5 times higher than in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5302 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 707.35 EUR (800 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 86.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5 302 EUR
707.35 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

91.7 EUR
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Two stars

129 EUR
60.4 EUR

Three stars

173 EUR
135 EUR

Four stars

223 EUR
191 EUR

Five stars

531 EUR
226 EUR

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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