Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Democratic Republic of the Congo instead of Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.00
FCFA8,440
|
?? | |
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.94
FCFA5,388
|
?? | |
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.09
FCFA1,263
|
?? | |
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
FCFA903
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for groceries
Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
FCFA925
|
?? | |
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.61
FCFA2,781
|
?? | |
Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.14
FCFA4,308
|
?? | |
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.52
FCFA2,122
|
?? | |
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,336
|
?? | |
Apples (1 lb) |
$1.44
FCFA867
|
?? | |
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.03
FCFA620
|
?? | |
Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.29
FCFA1,379
|
?? | |
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.31
FCFA789
|
?? | |
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.33
FCFA800
|
?? | |
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
FCFA780
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for transportation
Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.17
FCFA3,114
|
?? | |
Monthly public transit pass |
$21.74
FCFA13,107
|
?? | |
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,585.40
FCFA17,234,791
|
?? | |
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.24
FCFA12,203
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for housing
Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$156.50
FCFA94,357
|
?? | |
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,030.70
FCFA621,434
|
?? | |
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$381.29
FCFA229,887
|
?? | |
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$456.95
FCFA275,507
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$214.14
FCFA129,113
|
?? | |
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,100.00
FCFA3,074,907
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.85
FCFA1,719
|
?? | |
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.18
FCFA2,522
|
?? | |
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.50
FCFA2,110
|
?? | |
Monthly membership at local gym |
$75.25
FCFA45,370
|
?? | |
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.00
FCFA6,029
|
?? |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
Republic of the Congo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$35.42
FCFA21,354
|
?? | |
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.56
FCFA21,437
|
?? | |
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.22
FCFA55,603
|
?? | |
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$90.00
FCFA54,263
|
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