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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 52% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 48.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 56.2% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 42.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$10.51 FCFA 5,942
92.39%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$36.79 FCFA 20.8K
105.68%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$4.96 FCFA 2,805
131.25%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$3.89 FCFA 2,201
31.88%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$1.61 FCFA 913
62.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$1.59 FCFA 896
34.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$6.08 FCFA 3,434
1.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$2.44 FCFA 1,377
189.75%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.11 FCFA 1,190
-48.82%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$4.49 FCFA 2,536
-16.70%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$3.02 FCFA 1,705
51.32%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$3.02 FCFA 1,708
39.07%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$6.73 FCFA 3,803
93.46%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$4.67 FCFA 2,639
160.81%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$8.59 FCFA 4,852
87.89%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$2.50 FCFA 1,411
112.40%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.63 FCFA 920
5.52%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$3.69 FCFA 2,086
24.39%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$2.59 FCFA 1,461
91.51%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$1.84 FCFA 1,039
63.04%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.27 FCFA 720
139.37%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$1.36 FCFA 770
60.29%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.52 FCFA 296
321.15%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$3.30 FCFA 1,862
207.88%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$8.29 FCFA 4,685
82.87%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$0.57 FCFA 323
249.12%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$2.05 FCFA 1,161
80.98%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.25 FCFA 141
892.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$23.81 FCFA 13.5K
168.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.15 FCFA 1,215
71.63%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$1.10 FCFA 620
60.00%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$4.53 FCFA 2,557
563.58%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.27 FCFA 715
-24.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$30.0K FCFA 16.9M
0.85%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$20.8K FCFA 11.7M
26.66%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$812 FCFA 458.7K
-74.46%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$28.17 FCFA 15.9K
102.45%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$41.67 FCFA 23.6K
71.56%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$47.54 FCFA 26.9K
-3.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$16.46 FCFA 9,301
35.18%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$6.42 FCFA 3,628
120.09%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$69.0 FCFA 39.0K
1908.08%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$8,691 FCFA 4.9M
155.57%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$56.1 FCFA 31.7K
-7.10%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$55.3 FCFA 31.2K
-23.08%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$139 FCFA 78.8K
-35.48%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$113 FCFA 63.7K
1.54%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$895 FCFA 505.6K
94.84%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$249 FCFA 140.6K
471.45%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$2,980 FCFA 1.7M
-5.32%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$1,073 FCFA 606.4K
120.85%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$3,414 FCFA 1.9M
-2.24%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$2,916 FCFA 1.6M
-10.33%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$386 FCFA 218.0K
996.42%
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: January 13, 2026

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

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