Cost of living comparison
Republic of the Congo is 4.1% cheaper than Mississippi.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.9% less in Republic of the Congo
- Groceries
-
pay 1.1% more in Republic of the Congo
- Transportation
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pay 7.2% more in Republic of the Congo
- Housing
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pay 55.1% more in Republic of the Congo
- Childcare
-
pay 72.5% less in Republic of the Congo
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.7% less in Republic of the Congo
- Clothing
-
pay 0.9% less in Republic of the Congo
The cost of housing, transportation, and groceries in Republic of the Congo are more expensive than in Mississippi. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and clothing are lower in Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of Mississippi, you would:
pay 9.9% less for restaurants
Mississippi
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.21
|
$13.96
FCFA8,837
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.46
|
$8.94
FCFA5,656
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.06
|
$1.88
FCFA1,192
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.70
|
$1.50
FCFA948
|
|
pay 1.1% more for groceries
Mississippi
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.75
|
$2.56
FCFA1,622
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.60
|
$4.20
FCFA2,660
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.80
|
$7.87
FCFA4,982
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.19
|
$3.39
FCFA2,147
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.23
|
$2.20
FCFA1,390
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.18
FCFA746
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.73
|
$0.91
FCFA576
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.44
|
$1.98
FCFA1,250
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.70
|
$1.21
FCFA765
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.16
FCFA737
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$1.05
FCFA665
|
|
pay 7.2% more for transportation
Mississippi
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.81
|
$5.18
FCFA3,280
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$40.67
|
$22.59
FCFA14,299
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,721.76
|
$32,895.05
FCFA20,821,901
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.83
|
$14.09
FCFA8,922
|
|
pay 55.1% more for housing
Mississippi
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.08
|
$75.50
FCFA47,788
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,083.04
|
$971.39
FCFA614,867
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$969.79
|
$357.68
FCFA226,402
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$119.32
|
$456.95
FCFA289,242
|
|
pay 72.5% less for childcare
Mississippi
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,753.67
|
$214.14
FCFA135,549
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,930.57
|
$5,100.00
FCFA3,228,197
|
|
pay 8.7% less for entertainment and sports
Mississippi
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.43
|
$2.76
FCFA1,750
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.93
|
$4.13
FCFA2,616
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.53
|
$3.75
FCFA2,374
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.00
|
$61.25
FCFA38,769
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.91
|
$8.17
FCFA5,171
|
|
pay 0.9% less for clothing
Mississippi
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$37.46
|
$35.83
FCFA22,682
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.86
|
$37.92
FCFA24,000
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.22
|
$92.22
FCFA58,375
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$94.17
|
$91.67
FCFA58,023
|
|
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