Cost of living comparison
Republic of the Congo is 8.1% more expensive than Slovenia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 2.4% less in Republic of the Congo
- Groceries
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pay 27.0% more in Republic of the Congo
- Transportation
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pay 8.1% more in Republic of the Congo
- Housing
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pay 71.5% more in Republic of the Congo
- Childcare
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pay 47.5% less in Republic of the Congo
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.9% more in Republic of the Congo
- Clothing
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pay 23.2% less in Republic of the Congo
The cost of housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, and transportation in Republic of the Congo are more expensive than in Slovenia. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Republic of the Congo.
If you lived in Republic of the Congo instead of Slovenia, you would:
pay 2.4% less for restaurants
Slovenia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.25
€9.90
|
$13.96
FCFA8,052
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.28
€7.28
|
$8.94
FCFA5,154
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
€2.41
|
$1.88
FCFA1,086
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.67
€1.47
|
$1.50
FCFA864
|
|
pay 27.0% more for groceries
Slovenia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
€1.40
|
$2.56
FCFA1,478
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.12
€6.26
|
$4.20
FCFA2,424
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.94
€4.34
|
$7.87
FCFA4,540
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.18
€2.80
|
$3.39
FCFA1,957
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.48
€3.94
|
$2.20
FCFA1,267
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
€0.77
|
$1.18
FCFA680
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
€0.65
|
$0.91
FCFA525
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.86
|
$1.98
FCFA1,139
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.43
€1.25
|
$1.21
FCFA697
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.60
€0.53
|
$1.16
FCFA671
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.86
€0.76
|
$1.05
FCFA606
|
|
pay 8.1% more for transportation
Slovenia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.73
€5.04
|
$5.18
FCFA2,989
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$28.71
€25.24
|
$22.59
FCFA13,030
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,757.42
€20,890.39
|
$32,895.05
FCFA18,973,752
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$11.32
€9.95
|
$14.09
FCFA8,130
|
|
pay 71.5% more for housing
Slovenia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$32.10
€28.23
|
$75.50
FCFA43,547
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$611.64
€537.83
|
$971.39
FCFA560,292
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$506.97
€445.79
|
$357.68
FCFA206,306
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$206.52
€181.60
|
$456.95
FCFA263,569
|
|
pay 47.5% less for childcare
Slovenia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$480.15
€422.21
|
$214.14
FCFA123,518
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,455.02
€7,434.68
|
$5,100.00
FCFA2,941,663
|
|
pay 22.9% more for entertainment and sports
Slovenia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
||
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.10
€2.72
|
$2.76
FCFA1,594
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.97
€1.73
|
$4.13
FCFA2,384
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.39
€4.74
|
$3.75
FCFA2,163
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.69
€39.29
|
$61.25
FCFA35,328
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.50
€6.60
|
$8.17
FCFA4,712
|
|
pay 23.2% less for clothing
Slovenia
|
Republic of the Congo
|
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---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$97.87
€86.06
|
$35.83
FCFA20,669
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.87
€29.78
|
$37.92
FCFA21,870
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.89
€93.11
|
$92.22
FCFA53,193
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$128.14
€112.67
|
$91.67
FCFA52,873
|
|
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