Cost of living comparison
United States is 13.8% more expensive than Democratic Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in United States instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay 26.4% more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
CDF34,950.00
|
$18.15
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.08
CDF23,475.99
|
$9.28
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.78
CDF6,467.45
|
$2.24
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.84
CDF1,953.40
|
$1.77
|
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pay 1.3% less for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.26
CDF5,263.35
|
$3.17
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.75
CDF11,067.50
|
$5.93
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.16
CDF19,023.44
|
$3.83
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.38
CDF10,200.75
|
$4.01
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.16
CDF5,039.36
|
$5.32
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$4.12
CDF9,608.40
|
$2.19
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.37
CDF3,202.80
|
$0.76
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.07
CDF4,820.30
|
$1.93
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.77
CDF6,448.52
|
$2.05
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.63
CDF3,802.10
|
$1.29
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.57
CDF3,647.41
|
$1.27
|
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pay 15.6% less for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.62
CDF10,760.41
|
$3.72
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$63.08
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$44,341.60
CDF103,315,920.02
|
$25,096.27
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.35
CDF33,435.55
|
$16.64
|
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pay 18.8% less for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$300.00
CDF699,000.00
|
$70.73
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,920.00
CDF4,473,600.00
|
$1,528.07
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$680.00
CDF1,584,400.00
|
$1,282.97
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$423.64
CDF987,079.83
|
$138.81
|
|
pay 38.0% more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,200.00
CDF2,796,000.00
|
$1,137.97
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,800.00
CDF20,504,000.00
|
$15,943.15
|
|
pay 62.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.74
CDF4,053.57
|
$5.19
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.35
CDF10,131.87
|
$4.51
|
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.50
CDF8,155.00
|
$8.57
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$97.50
CDF227,175.00
|
$42.79
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.00
CDF23,300.00
|
$12.04
|
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pay 6.0% more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.00
CDF93,200.00
|
$45.40
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.00
CDF81,550.00
|
$36.73
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.00
CDF209,700.00
|
$79.51
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.33
CDF217,466.67
|
$109.59
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