Cost of living comparison
Republic of the Congo is 4.9% cheaper than Kentucky.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.9% less in Republic of the Congo
- Groceries
-
pay 13.0% more in Republic of the Congo
- Transportation
-
pay 6.1% more in Republic of the Congo
- Housing
-
pay 42.1% more in Republic of the Congo
- Childcare
-
pay 74.6% less in Republic of the Congo
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 5.2% less in Republic of the Congo
- Clothing
-
pay 7.1% less in Republic of the Congo
The cost of housing, groceries, and transportation in Republic of the Congo are more expensive than in Kentucky. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of Kentucky, you would:
pay 8.9% less for restaurants
|
Kentucky
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$14.77
|
$13.96
FCFA7,929
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
|
$8.94
FCFA5,075
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.21
|
$1.88
FCFA1,070
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.70
|
$1.50
FCFA851
|
|
pay 13.0% more for groceries
|
Kentucky
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.61
|
$2.56
FCFA1,456
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
|
$4.20
FCFA2,386
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$2.62
|
$7.87
FCFA4,470
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.66
|
$3.39
FCFA1,927
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.47
|
$2.20
FCFA1,248
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$1.18
FCFA670
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
|
$0.91
FCFA517
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.98
FCFA1,122
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.11
|
$1.21
FCFA687
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.07
|
$1.16
FCFA661
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.20
|
$1.05
FCFA597
|
|
pay 6.1% more for transportation
|
Kentucky
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.16
|
$5.18
FCFA2,943
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.50
|
$22.59
FCFA12,830
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,634.71
|
$32,895.05
FCFA18,682,831
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.69
|
$14.09
FCFA8,005
|
|
pay 42.1% more for housing
|
Kentucky
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.62
|
$75.50
FCFA42,879
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,162.24
|
$971.39
FCFA551,701
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$976.78
|
$357.68
FCFA203,143
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$139.55
|
$456.95
FCFA259,527
|
|
pay 74.6% less for childcare
|
Kentucky
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,272.49
|
$214.14
FCFA121,624
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$14,996.29
|
$5,100.00
FCFA2,896,559
|
|
pay 5.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Kentucky
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.57
|
$2.76
FCFA1,570
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.73
|
$4.13
FCFA2,347
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.75
|
$3.75
FCFA2,130
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.83
|
$61.25
FCFA34,786
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.25
|
$8.17
FCFA4,640
|
|
pay 7.1% less for clothing
|
Kentucky
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.19
|
$35.83
FCFA20,352
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.32
|
$37.92
FCFA21,535
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.51
|
$92.22
FCFA52,378
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.35
|
$91.67
FCFA52,062
|
|
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