Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$14.00
FCFA8,519
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$8.94
FCFA5,438
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.09
FCFA1,275
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.50
FCFA912
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$1.53
FCFA934
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.61
FCFA2,807
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.14
FCFA4,348
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.52
FCFA2,142
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.22
FCFA1,348
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.44
FCFA875
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.03
FCFA625
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.29
FCFA1,391
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.31
FCFA796
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.33
FCFA807
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.29
FCFA787
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.17
FCFA3,143
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$21.74
FCFA13,230
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$28,585.40
FCFA17,396,048
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$20.24
FCFA12,317
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$156.50
FCFA95,240
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,030.70
FCFA627,248
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$381.29
FCFA232,038
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
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?? |
$456.95
FCFA278,085
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$214.14
FCFA130,321
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,100.00
FCFA3,103,677
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.85
FCFA1,735
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.18
FCFA2,545
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$3.50
FCFA2,130
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$75.25
FCFA45,794
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$10.00
FCFA6,086
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$35.42
FCFA21,553
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? |
$35.56
FCFA21,638
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? |
$92.22
FCFA56,123
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$90.00
FCFA54,771
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