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

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Cost of Living in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 22.2% lower than in United States (without rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 27.4% lower than in United States
Rent Prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo are 36.8% lower than in United States
Restaurant Prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo are 36.4% lower than in United States
Groceries Prices in Democratic Republic of the Congo are 35.7% lower than in United States
Local Purchasing Power in Democratic Republic of the Congo is 84.9% lower than in United States
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Restaurants
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit Difference
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 10.00 $      -50.0 %
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 75.00 $ 52.50 $      -30.0 %
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 11.00 $ 10.00 $      -9.1 %
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 6.00 $ 2.00 $      -66.7 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 7.00 $ 4.50 $      -35.7 %
Cappuccino (regular) 5.11 $ 4.45 $      -12.9 %
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 2.49 $ 1.48 $      -40.7 %
Water (12 oz small bottle) 2.05 $ 1.29 $      -37.2 %
Markets
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 3.99 $ 6.88 $      +72.5 %
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 3.24 $ 1.50 $      -53.6 %
Rice (white), (1 lb) 2.06 $ 0.87 $      -57.9 %
Eggs (regular) (12) 3.68 $ 3.48 $      -5.2 %
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.82 $ 3.10 $      -46.8 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.46 $ 2.06 $      -62.2 %
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 7.26 $ 4.08 $      -43.8 %
Apples (1 lb) 2.40 $ 1.68 $      -29.9 %
Banana (1 lb) 0.76 $ 0.80 $      +5.2 %
Oranges (1 lb) 2.03 $ 1.57 $      -22.8 %
Tomato (1 lb) 2.22 $ 1.13 $      -48.9 %
Potato (1 lb) 1.35 $ 1.26 $      -7.0 %
Onion (1 lb) 1.38 $ 1.20 $      -13.1 %
Lettuce (1 head) 2.16 $ 1.85 $      -14.2 %
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.19 $ 1.11 $      -49.5 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $ 15.00 $      0.0 %
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 1.79 $ 1.93 $      +7.8 %
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 3.51 $ 3.33 $      -5.1 %
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 10.00 $ 5.00 $      -50.0 %
Transportation
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.50 $ 0.50 $      -80.0 %
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 70.00 $ 15.00 $      -78.6 %
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.50 $ 10.00 $      +185.7 %
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 2.76 $ 3.22 $      +16.6 %
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.00 $ 10.00 $      -66.7 %
Gasoline (1 gallon) 3.65 $ 5.51 $      +51.1 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 33,448.00 $ 20,000.00 $      -40.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 26,114.93 $ 23,000.00 $      -11.9 %
Utilities (Monthly)
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 204.27 $ 502.66 $      +146.1 %
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 52.83 $ 20.00 $      -62.1 %
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 70.50 $ 133.17 $      +88.9 %
Sports And Leisure
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 46.63 $ 55.62 $      +19.3 %
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 21.86 $ 13.75 $      -37.1 %
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 14.00 $ 10.00 $      -28.6 %
Childcare
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,382.89 $ 113.75 $      -91.8 %
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 22,461.10 $ 1,925.00 $      -91.4 %
Clothing And Shoes
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 52.09 $ 30.71 $      -41.0 %
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 42.55 $ 32.50 $      -23.6 %
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 88.52 $ 65.00 $      -26.6 %
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 113.89 $ 102.50 $      -10.0 %
Rent Per Month
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,752.28 $ 1,477.78 $      -15.7 %
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,441.24 $ 412.50 $      -71.4 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 2,936.47 $ 2,755.56 $      -6.2 %
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,384.86 $ 738.89 $      -69.0 %
Buy Apartment Price
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 308.17 $ 656.08 $      +112.9 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 250.15 $ 65.03 $      -74.0 %
Salaries And Financing
 United States Edit Democratic Republic of the Congo Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 4,544.50 $ 500.00 $      -89.0 %
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 6.56 17.00      +159.0 %
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