Cost of living comparison
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Republic of the Congo vs. Gibraltar Cost of Living Summary
Republic of the Congo is 34.3% cheaper than Gibraltar overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 36.9% less in Republic of the Congo
- Groceries
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pay 6.5% more in Republic of the Congo
- Transportation
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pay 23.1% less in Republic of the Congo
- Housing
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pay 46.4% less in Republic of the Congo
- Childcare
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pay 71.5% less in Republic of the Congo
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 18.7% less in Republic of the Congo
- Clothing
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pay 50.6% less in Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo vs. Gibraltar Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of Gibraltar, you would:
pay 36.9% less for restaurants
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Gibraltar
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.82
GIP14.87
|
$12.13
FCFA7,083
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$17.51
GIP13.14
|
$9.98
FCFA5,825
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.32
GIP1.74
|
$1.80
FCFA1,053
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.98
GIP1.49
|
$1.66
FCFA968
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pay 6.5% more for groceries
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Gibraltar
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
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$2.47
GIP1.85
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$2.73
FCFA1,595
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.02
GIP4.52
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$6.81
FCFA3,974
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.00
GIP5.25
|
$10.22
FCFA5,966
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|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.20
GIP4.65
|
$3.01
FCFA1,755
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.82
GIP2.87
|
$5.05
FCFA2,946
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.35
GIP1.01
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$1.64
FCFA958
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.31
GIP0.98
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$1.17
FCFA683
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.65
GIP1.24
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$1.96
FCFA1,145
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.51
GIP1.13
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$1.53
FCFA893
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.24
GIP0.93
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$1.27
FCFA742
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.94
GIP0.71
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$1.21
FCFA708
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pay 23.1% less for transportation
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Gibraltar
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.61
GIP4.21
|
$5.77
FCFA3,369
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$22.57
FCFA13,175
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$49,553.88
GIP37,180.28
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$27,142.12
FCFA16M
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$14.11
FCFA8,239
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pay 46.4% less for housing
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Gibraltar
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.07
GIP49.57
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$57.49
FCFA33,565
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,151.74
GIP1,614.45
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$1,226.62
FCFA716K
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,593.65
GIP1,195.72
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$458.60
FCFA268K
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$127.54
GIP95.69
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$258.05
FCFA151K
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pay 71.5% less for childcare
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Gibraltar
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Republic of the Congo
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| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,112.65
GIP834.82
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$250.40
FCFA146K
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$21,142.99
GIP15,863.59
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$7,641.67
FCFA4M
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pay 18.7% less for entertainment and sports
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Gibraltar
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Republic of the Congo
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.29
GIP3.97
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$3.40
FCFA1,984
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.02
GIP3.02
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$4.88
FCFA2,848
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.15
GIP3.87
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$4.09
FCFA2,385
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$79.29
GIP59.49
|
$59.02
FCFA34,459
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.21
GIP9.91
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$10.36
FCFA6,050
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pay 50.6% less for clothing
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Gibraltar
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
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$136.55
GIP102.45
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$33.75
FCFA19,704
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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$66.07
GIP49.57
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$30.62
FCFA17,880
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$120.58
GIP90.47
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$86.67
FCFA50,598
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$145.36
GIP109.06
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$105.00
FCFA61,302
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Gibraltar vs. Republic of the Congo - Cost of clothing
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