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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 47.6% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 49.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 54.7% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 47.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$10.57 FCFA 5,970
88.93%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$36.49 FCFA 20.6K
104.60%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$5.03 FCFA 2,842
126.64%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$4.04 FCFA 2,279
32.92%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.61 FCFA 910
63.35%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$1.60 FCFA 904
28.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$6.12 FCFA 3,453
-3.59%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$2.37 FCFA 1,340
196.20%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.18 FCFA 1,232
-50.00%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$4.71 FCFA 2,658
-24.63%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$3.04 FCFA 1,718
55.59%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.98 FCFA 1,682
44.30%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$6.93 FCFA 3,911
87.73%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$4.64 FCFA 2,621
163.36%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$8.28 FCFA 4,675
97.58%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$2.46 FCFA 1,391
111.79%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.61 FCFA 911
5.59%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$3.68 FCFA 2,080
24.73%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.60 FCFA 1,467
91.15%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.90 FCFA 1,072
56.84%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.28 FCFA 723
137.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$1.36 FCFA 767
66.18%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.51 FCFA 290
325.49%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$3.26 FCFA 1,843
201.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$8.19 FCFA 4,624
85.23%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.59 FCFA 333
223.73%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$2.04 FCFA 1,153
75.49%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.23 FCFA 129
982.61%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$23.46 FCFA 13.2K
181.80%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$2.10 FCFA 1,186
81.90%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.11 FCFA 626
60.36%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$4.63 FCFA 2,617
536.72%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.27 FCFA 719
-28.35%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$28.9K FCFA 16.3M
2.21%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$21.1K FCFA 11.9M
23.89%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$801 FCFA 452.3K
-74.25%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$28.17 FCFA 15.9K
102.06%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$41.19 FCFA 23.3K
76.64%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$46.33 FCFA 26.2K
-2.37%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$16.55 FCFA 9,344
31.96%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$6.38 FCFA 3,605
116.14%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$69.1 FCFA 39.0K
1860.46%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$8,651 FCFA 4.9M
160.70%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$55.6 FCFA 31.4K
-7.67%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$56.9 FCFA 32.1K
-25.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$135 FCFA 76.3K
-34.43%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$116 FCFA 65.6K
-1.05%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$908 FCFA 512.8K
94.20%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$244 FCFA 137.6K
487.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$3,012 FCFA 1.7M
-6.14%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$1,070 FCFA 604.0K
120.47%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$3,368 FCFA 1.9M
0.68%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$2,900 FCFA 1.6M
-9.85%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$396 FCFA 223.8K
991.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
7.77
-16.22%

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

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

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

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