Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of Heard Island and McDonald Islands, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$13.96
FCFA8,657
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$8.94
FCFA5,541
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.88
FCFA1,168
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.50
FCFA929
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands
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Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.56
FCFA1,589
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.20
FCFA2,606
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.87
FCFA4,881
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$3.39
FCFA2,104
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.20
FCFA1,362
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.18
FCFA731
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.91
FCFA565
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.98
FCFA1,225
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.21
FCFA750
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.16
FCFA722
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.05
FCFA652
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands
|
Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.18
FCFA3,214
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$22.59
FCFA14,008
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,895.05
FCFA20,398,691
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$14.09
FCFA8,740
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Heard Island and McDonald Islands
|
Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$75.50
FCFA46,817
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$971.39
FCFA602,370
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$357.68
FCFA221,800
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$456.95
FCFA283,363
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
|
Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$214.14
FCFA132,794
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,100.00
FCFA3,162,583
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
|
Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.76
FCFA1,714
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.13
FCFA2,563
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$3.75
FCFA2,325
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$61.25
FCFA37,981
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.17
FCFA5,066
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
|
Republic of the Congo
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$35.83
FCFA22,221
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$37.92
FCFA23,513
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$92.22
FCFA57,188
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$91.67
FCFA56,844
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