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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 7.41 USD in the United States and 2.45 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

7.41 USD
2.45 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 1.65 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 34.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.52 USD
1.65 USD

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

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

19.94 USD
8.43 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

18.00 USD
10.31 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

16.08 USD
4.76 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

19.00 USD
3.25 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.34 USD in the United States and 0.6 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.34 USD
0.60 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.94 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 59.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

7.19 USD
2.94 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.81 USD in the United States and 2 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 47.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.81 USD
2.00 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 1.33 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 54.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.94 USD
1.33 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 5.01 USD in the United States and 4.62 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.01 USD
4.62 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

17.16 USD
6.76 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.59 USD
2.14 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.01 USD in the United States and 1.25 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.01 USD
1.25 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.72 USD in the United States and 3.65 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.72 USD
3.65 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 1.85 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 50.5% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.74 USD
1.85 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.27 USD
2.97 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 2.56 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 59.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

6.37 USD
2.56 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 0.5 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.49 USD
0.50 USD

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 5.86 USD in the United States and 3.99 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 31.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5.86 USD
3.99 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 3.3 USD in the United States and 1.63 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 50.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

3.30 USD
1.63 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 6.03 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 24.6% lower in Republic of the Congo.

8.00 USD
6.03 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

12.00 USD
2.40 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 5.02 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 58.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

12.00 USD
5.02 USD

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

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

140.00 USD
36.98 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

26.00 USD
10.56 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.55 USD in the United States and 1.63 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 36.1% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.55 USD
1.63 USD

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.99 USD
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Gasoline 1L

0.93 USD
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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 132 USD in the United States and 23.44 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

132.00 USD
23.44 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.90 USD
0.24 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

42.00 USD
4.57 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 1.35 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 37.8% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2.17 USD
1.35 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 2.13 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4.99 USD
2.13 USD

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 20 USD in the United States and 6.34 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

20.00 USD
6.34 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

157.77 USD
46.65 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

65.00 USD
16.57 USD

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 4058 USD in the United States and 510.74 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

4 058 USD
510.74 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 245.59 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Republic of the Congo.

2 543 USD
245.59 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 2968 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

8 221 USD
2 968 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 1076 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5 227 USD
1 076 USD

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 17355 USD in the United States and 3436 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Republic of the Congo.

17 355 USD
3 436 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 2953 USD in Republic of the Congo. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Republic of the Congo.

12 176 USD
2 953 USD

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 5145 USD in the United States and 314.88 USD in Republic of the Congo. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Republic of the Congo.

5 145 USD
314.88 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
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Three stars

195 USD
110 USD

Four stars

252 USD
198 USD

Five stars

601 USD
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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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