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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. 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. Republic of the Congo - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.41 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Republic of the Congo.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.49 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.45 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6.49 EUR
2.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.45 EUR (1.65 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.21 EUR
1.45 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.46 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.38 EUR (8.43 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

17.46 EUR
7.38 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.03 EUR (10.31 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 42.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

15.76 EUR
9.03 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.08 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.17 EUR (4.76 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

14.08 EUR
4.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.64 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.85 EUR (3.25 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

16.64 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.93 EUR
0.53 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.3 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6.30 EUR
2.57 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.75 EUR (2 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.34 EUR
1.75 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.89 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.33 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.57 EUR
1.16 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.39 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 4.05 EUR (4.62 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.39 EUR
4.05 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.03 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 5.92 EUR (6.76 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

15.03 EUR
5.92 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.14 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 25.7% lower in the United States.

1.39 EUR
1.87 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.25 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.51 EUR
1.09 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.01 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 3.2 EUR (3.65 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.01 EUR
3.20 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.28 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.85 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.28 EUR
1.62 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 2.6 EUR (2.97 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

7.24 EUR
2.60 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.86 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.58 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.24 EUR (2.56 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 59.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.58 EUR
2.24 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.18 EUR
0.44 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Republic of the Congo - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.07 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Republic of the Congo.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 3.49 EUR (3.99 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 32% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.13 EUR
3.49 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.89 EUR
1.43 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.01 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 5.28 EUR (6.03 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

7.01 EUR
5.28 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.51 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.1 EUR (2.4 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 80% lower in Republic of the Congo.

10.51 EUR
2.10 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.51 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.4 EUR (5.02 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

10.51 EUR
4.40 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.61 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 32.39 EUR (36.98 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

122.61 EUR
32.39 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.77 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 9.25 EUR (10.56 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

22.77 EUR
9.25 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 35.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.23 EUR
1.43 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Republic of the Congo - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

0.86 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. Republic of the Congo - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.8 times more for transportation in the United States than in Republic of the Congo.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.6 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 20.53 EUR (23.44 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

115.60 EUR
20.53 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.21 EUR (0.24 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.54 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.78 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 4 EUR (4.57 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

36.78 EUR
4.00 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.35 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

1.90 EUR
1.18 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.13 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.37 EUR
1.87 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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United States vs. 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 17.52 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 5.55 EUR (6.34 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

17.52 EUR
5.55 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.17 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 40.85 EUR (46.65 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

138.17 EUR
40.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.92 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 14.51 EUR (16.57 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

56.92 EUR
14.51 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Republic of the Congo - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.18 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in 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 3554 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 447.29 EUR (510.74 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3 554 EUR
447.29 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 2227 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 215.08 EUR (245.59 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2 227 EUR
215.08 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 7200 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 2599 EUR (2968.19 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

7 200 EUR
2 599 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 4577 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 942.12 EUR (1075.76 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4 577 EUR
942.12 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Republic of the Congo - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 4.62 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in 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 15199 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 3009 EUR (3435.53 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

15 199 EUR
3 009 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 10663 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 2586 EUR (2953.24 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

10 663 EUR
2 586 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Republic of the Congo - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 16.34 times higher than in Republic of the Congo.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4506 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 275.76 EUR (314.88 USD) in Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4 506 EUR
275.76 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90.9 EUR
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Two stars

128 EUR
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Three stars

171 EUR
96.3 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
173 EUR

Five stars

526 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 • Republic of the Congo: 2 cities, 10 hotels

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