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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 34.2% cheaper than United States without rent, and 32.6% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Republic of the Congo is 36% cheaper than United States without rent, and 29.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$10.51 FCFA 5,942
$20.22 $20.22
-48.02%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$36.79 FCFA 20.8K
$75.7 $75.7
-51.38%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.96 FCFA 2,805
$11.47 $11.47
-56.76%
Cappuccino
$3.89 FCFA 2,201
$5.13 $5.13
-24.17%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.61 FCFA 913
$2.61 $2.61
-38.31%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.59 FCFA 896
$2.14 $2.14
-25.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.08 FCFA 3,434
$6.17 $6.17
-1.46%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.44 FCFA 1,377
$7.07 $7.07
-65.49%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.11 FCFA 1,190
$1.08 $1.08
95.37%
White Bread (500g)
$4.49 FCFA 2,536
$3.74 $3.74
20.05%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.02 FCFA 1,705
$4.57 $4.57
-33.92%
Eggs
$3.02 FCFA 1,708
$4.20 $4.20
-28.10%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.73 FCFA 3,803
$13.02 $13.02
-48.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.67 FCFA 2,639
$12.18 $12.18
-61.66%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.59 FCFA 4,852
$16.14 $16.14
-46.78%
Apples (1kg)
$2.50 FCFA 1,411
$5.31 $5.31
-52.92%
Banana (1kg)
$1.63 FCFA 920
$1.72 $1.72
-5.23%
Oranges (1kg)
$3.69 FCFA 2,086
$4.59 $4.59
-19.61%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.59 FCFA 1,461
$4.96 $4.96
-47.78%
Potato (1kg)
$1.84 FCFA 1,039
$3.00 $3.00
-38.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.27 FCFA 720
$3.04 $3.04
-58.22%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 FCFA 770
$2.18 $2.18
-37.61%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.52 FCFA 296
$2.19 $2.19
-76.26%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.30 FCFA 1,862
$10.16 $10.16
-67.52%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.29 FCFA 4,685
$15.16 $15.16
-45.32%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.57 FCFA 323
$1.99 $1.99
-71.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.05 FCFA 1,161
$3.71 $3.71
-44.74%
🚌 Getting Around
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.25 FCFA 141
$2.48 $2.48
-89.92%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$23.81 FCFA 13.5K
$63.9 $63.9
-62.72%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.15 FCFA 1,215
$3.69 $3.69
-41.73%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.10 FCFA 620
$1.76 $1.76
-37.50%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.53 FCFA 2,557
$30.06 $30.06
-84.93%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.27 FCFA 715
$0.96 $0.96
32.29%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.0K FCFA 16.9M
$30.2K $30.2K
-0.84%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.8K FCFA 11.7M
$26.3K $26.3K
-21.05%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$812 FCFA 458.7K
$207 $207
291.53%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$28.17 FCFA 15.9K
$57.0 $57.0
-50.60%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$41.67 FCFA 23.6K
$71.5 $71.5
-41.71%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.54 FCFA 26.9K
$45.91 $45.91
3.55%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.46 FCFA 9,301
$22.25 $22.25
-26.02%
Cinema Ticket
$6.42 FCFA 3,628
$14.13 $14.13
-54.56%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$69.0 FCFA 39.0K
$1,385 $1,385
-95.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$8,691 FCFA 4.9M
$22.2K $22.2K
-60.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$56.1 FCFA 31.7K
$52.1 $52.1
7.64%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$55.3 FCFA 31.2K
$42.53 $42.53
30.00%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$139 FCFA 78.8K
$89.9 $89.9
54.99%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 FCFA 63.7K
$114 $114
-1.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$895 FCFA 505.6K
$1,743 $1,743
-48.68%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$249 FCFA 140.6K
$1,422 $1,422
-82.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,980 FCFA 1.7M
$2,821 $2,821
5.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,073 FCFA 606.4K
$2,370 $2,370
-54.72%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,414 FCFA 1.9M
$3,338 $3,338
2.29%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,916 FCFA 1.6M
$2,615 $2,615
11.52%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Republic of the Congo
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$386 FCFA 218.0K
$4,230 $4,230
-90.88%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
7.77
6.51
19.35%

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Last update for Republic of the Congo: January 13, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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