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 49.4% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 57.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 49% more expensive than Republic of the Congo without rent, and 48.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$10.39 FCFA 5,780
95.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$36.45 FCFA 20.3K
103.95%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$5.05 FCFA 2,810
126.14%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$3.97 FCFA 2,209
31.23%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$1.61 FCFA 896
62.73%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$1.60 FCFA 888
34.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$6.00 FCFA 3,341
-2.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$2.43 FCFA 1,353
195.47%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.20 FCFA 1,225
-50.91%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$4.74 FCFA 2,641
-24.26%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$3.00 FCFA 1,670
57.00%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$2.91 FCFA 1,618
50.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$6.85 FCFA 3,814
84.96%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$4.72 FCFA 2,626
162.71%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$8.68 FCFA 4,831
88.82%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$2.52 FCFA 1,403
104.76%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.68 FCFA 937
2.38%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$3.62 FCFA 2,015
23.48%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$2.53 FCFA 1,410
98.02%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$1.87 FCFA 1,042
55.61%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$1.28 FCFA 710
139.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$1.37 FCFA 760
57.66%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.52 FCFA 291
325.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$3.17 FCFA 1,765
213.25%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$8.36 FCFA 4,651
78.71%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$0.63 FCFA 349
203.17%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$2.03 FCFA 1,132
82.27%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.25 FCFA 140
920.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$23.29 FCFA 13.0K
179.26%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.11 FCFA 1,175
74.88%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.09 FCFA 609
63.30%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$4.69 FCFA 2,611
544.78%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.33 FCFA 743
-28.57%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$29.0K FCFA 16.1M
2.69%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$21.1K FCFA 11.7M
24.67%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$814 FCFA 452.9K
-74.25%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$28.79 FCFA 16.0K
102.50%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$40.85 FCFA 22.7K
76.47%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$46.14 FCFA 25.7K
-0.52%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$16.58 FCFA 9,227
33.90%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$6.26 FCFA 3,482
127.64%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$69.0 FCFA 38.4K
1880.52%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$8,730 FCFA 4.9M
160.99%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$54.7 FCFA 30.4K
-3.07%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$56.4 FCFA 31.4K
-23.86%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$136 FCFA 75.4K
-34.02%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$112 FCFA 62.4K
1.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$889 FCFA 494.9K
98.59%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$250 FCFA 138.9K
484.95%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$3,012 FCFA 1.7M
-4.86%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$1,075 FCFA 598.1K
119.57%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$3,380 FCFA 1.9M
1.38%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$2,926 FCFA 1.6M
-10.32%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Republic of the Congo
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$398 FCFA 221.6K
981.19%
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: April 12, 2026

Last update for Republic of the Congo: April 12, 2026

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