Cost of Living Comparison Between Republic of the Congo and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Republic of the Congo and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Republic of the Congo is 32.2% cheaper than United States without rent, and 33% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Republic of the Congo is 35.3% cheaper than United States without rent, and 32.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.57 FCFA 5,970
$19.97 $19.97
-47.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$36.49 FCFA 20.6K
$74.7 $74.7
-51.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$5.03 FCFA 2,842
$11.40 $11.40
-55.88%
Cappuccino
$4.04 FCFA 2,279
$5.37 $5.37
-24.77%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.61 FCFA 910
$2.63 $2.63
-38.78%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.60 FCFA 904
$2.06 $2.06
-22.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.12 FCFA 3,453
$5.90 $5.90
3.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.37 FCFA 1,340
$7.02 $7.02
-66.24%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.18 FCFA 1,232
$1.09 $1.09
100.00%
White Bread (500g)
$4.71 FCFA 2,658
$3.55 $3.55
32.68%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.04 FCFA 1,718
$4.73 $4.73
-35.73%
Eggs
$2.98 FCFA 1,682
$4.30 $4.30
-30.70%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.93 FCFA 3,911
$13.01 $13.01
-46.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.64 FCFA 2,621
$12.22 $12.22
-62.03%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.28 FCFA 4,675
$16.36 $16.36
-49.39%
Apples (1kg)
$2.46 FCFA 1,391
$5.21 $5.21
-52.78%
Banana (1kg)
$1.61 FCFA 911
$1.70 $1.70
-5.29%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.68 FCFA 2,080
$4.59 $4.59
-19.83%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.60 FCFA 1,467
$4.97 $4.97
-47.69%
Potato (1kg)
$1.90 FCFA 1,072
$2.98 $2.98
-36.24%
Onion (1kg)
$1.28 FCFA 723
$3.04 $3.04
-57.89%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 FCFA 767
$2.26 $2.26
-39.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.51 FCFA 290
$2.17 $2.17
-76.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.26 FCFA 1,843
$9.83 $9.83
-66.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.19 FCFA 4,624
$15.17 $15.17
-46.01%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.59 FCFA 333
$1.91 $1.91
-69.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.04 FCFA 1,153
$3.58 $3.58
-43.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.23 FCFA 129
$2.49 $2.49
-90.76%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$23.46 FCFA 13.2K
$66.1 $66.1
-64.51%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.10 FCFA 1,186
$3.82 $3.82
-45.03%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.11 FCFA 626
$1.78 $1.78
-37.64%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.63 FCFA 2,617
$29.48 $29.48
-84.29%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27 FCFA 719
$0.91 $0.91
39.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$28.9K FCFA 16.3M
$29.5K $29.5K
-2.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$21.1K FCFA 11.9M
$26.1K $26.1K
-19.28%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$801 FCFA 452.3K
$206 $206
288.38%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.17 FCFA 15.9K
$56.9 $56.9
-50.51%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$41.19 FCFA 23.3K
$72.8 $72.8
-43.39%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.33 FCFA 26.2K
$45.23 $45.23
2.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.55 FCFA 9,344
$21.84 $21.84
-24.22%
Cinema Ticket
$6.38 FCFA 3,605
$13.79 $13.79
-53.73%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$69.1 FCFA 39.0K
$1,355 $1,355
-94.90%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,651 FCFA 4.9M
$22.6K $22.6K
-61.64%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.6 FCFA 31.4K
$51.3 $51.3
8.30%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$56.9 FCFA 32.1K
$42.37 $42.37
34.20%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$135 FCFA 76.3K
$88.6 $88.6
52.52%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$116 FCFA 65.6K
$115 $115
1.06%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$908 FCFA 512.8K
$1,763 $1,763
-48.51%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$244 FCFA 137.6K
$1,432 $1,432
-82.99%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$3,012 FCFA 1.7M
$2,827 $2,827
6.54%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,070 FCFA 604.0K
$2,358 $2,358
-54.64%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,368 FCFA 1.9M
$3,391 $3,391
-0.67%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,900 FCFA 1.6M
$2,614 $2,614
10.93%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$396 FCFA 223.8K
$4,326 $4,326
-90.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.77
6.51
19.35%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Republic of the Congo: March 2, 2026

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

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