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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 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.91 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6.34 EUR
2.49 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 22.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.15 EUR
1.67 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.05 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.69 EUR (9 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17.05 EUR
7.69 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.39 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 12.82 EUR (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

15.39 EUR
12.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.75 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 5.25 EUR (6.14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

13.75 EUR
5.25 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.24 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

16.24 EUR
4.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.4% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.86 EUR
1.39 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.86 EUR (3.34 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6.15 EUR
2.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.26 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 21.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.26 EUR
2.56 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.37 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.58 EUR (1.85 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.51 EUR
1.58 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 1.42 EUR (1.66 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.28 EUR
1.42 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.67 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 5.39 EUR (6.31 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

14.67 EUR
5.39 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 26.1% lower in the United States.

1.36 EUR
1.84 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 38.8% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.43 EUR
2.10 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.36 EUR (2.76 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 51.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.89 EUR
2.36 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.05 EUR (2.4 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3.20 EUR
2.05 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.8 EUR (2.1 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7.07 EUR
1.80 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.46 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.45 EUR
2.10 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.04 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.13 EUR
0.89 EUR

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 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 4.66 EUR (5.45 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

5.01 EUR
4.66 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.39 EUR (1.62 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 50.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.82 EUR
1.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.84 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

6.84 EUR
1.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.26 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.21 EUR (3.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.26 EUR
3.21 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.26 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 8.55 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 16.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10.26 EUR
8.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.7 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 74.81 EUR (87.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

119.70 EUR
74.81 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.23 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 8.55 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

22.23 EUR
8.55 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.38 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.18 EUR
1.18 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDCDF

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 0.84 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 3.4% lower in the United States.

0.84 EUR
0.87 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 10.2% lower in the United States.

0.79 EUR
0.88 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.67 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 112.86 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 12.82 EUR (15 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

112.86 EUR
12.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.43 EUR (0.5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2.48 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.91 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 8.55 EUR (10 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

35.91 EUR
8.55 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.71 EUR (2 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

1.86 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 4.27 EUR (5 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 0% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4.27 EUR
4.27 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDCDF

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 17.1 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 11.97 EUR (14 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 30% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

17.10 EUR
11.97 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.89 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 45.13 EUR (52.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

134.89 EUR
45.13 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.57 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 9.62 EUR (11.25 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

55.57 EUR
9.62 EUR

Flats for rent

EURUSDCDF

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 3469 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 1092 EUR (1277.78 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

3 469 EUR
1 092 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 2174 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 315.27 EUR (368.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

2 174 EUR
315.27 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 7029 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2356 EUR (2755.56 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

7 029 EUR
2 356 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 4469 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 897.73 EUR (1050 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4 469 EUR
897.73 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDCDF

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 14838 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3491 EUR (4082.83 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

14 838 EUR
3 491 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 10410 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 598.48 EUR (700 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

10 410 EUR
598.48 EUR

Salary

EURUSDCDF

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 4399 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 443.52 EUR (518.75 USD) in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 89.9% lower in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

4 399 EUR
443.52 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDCDF

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

One star

88.7 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
58.4 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
131 EUR

Four stars

216 EUR
185 EUR

Five stars

514 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 States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Democratic Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 23 hotels

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