Cost of living comparison

 Democratic Republic of the Congo
compared to
 Niger
Niger vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Niger instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:

pay (unknown) more for restaurants

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant ?? $4.90
F CFA2,760
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
?? $9.80
F CFA5,520
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) ?? $1.37
F CFA771

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pay (unknown) more for groceries

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Bread
1 loaf
?? $0.51
F CFA288
Local cheese (8 oz) ?? $8.17
F CFA4,600
Milk (1 gallon) ?? $8.54
F CFA4,806

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pay (unknown) more for transportation

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Gasoline (1 gallon) ?? $3.45
F CFA1,943
Monthly public transit pass ?? $12.25
F CFA6,900
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) ?? $19,606.70
F CFA11,040,092

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pay (unknown) more for housing

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
?? $46.29
F CFA26,067
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area ?? $796.52
F CFA448,504
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center ?? $408.47
F CFA230,002

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pay (unknown) more for childcare

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly ?? $925.87
F CFA521,338
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ?? $4,493.20
F CFA2,530,021

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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) ?? $1.23
F CFA690
Cappuccino in mid-range area ?? $3.00
F CFA1,687
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
?? $2.45
F CFA1,380

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pay (unknown) more for clothing

 
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Niger
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
?? $40.85
F CFA23,000
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
?? $46.29
F CFA26,067
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
?? $40.85
F CFA23,000

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