Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Puerto Rico instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Puerto Rico
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$14.86
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$8.37
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Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.49
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Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.33
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Puerto Rico
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$3.01
|
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Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.03
|
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Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.20
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$4.60
|
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Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.52
|
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Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.48
|
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Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.05
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Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.43
|
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Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.09
|
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Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.64
|
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Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.20
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Puerto Rico
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Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.74
|
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Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$47.84
|
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New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,636.27
|
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Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$20.22
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pay (unknown) more for housing
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Puerto Rico
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$64.53
|
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1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$739.17
|
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$471.98
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$193.31
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Puerto Rico
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$392.37
|
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,636.36
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Puerto Rico
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.77
|
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Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.26
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$10.23
|
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Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$33.60
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.47
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Puerto Rico
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$42.77
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$41.68
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$80.51
|
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Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$96.18
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