Cost of living in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 32% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
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Food | + 103% | |||
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Food in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 103% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bangui | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (2,005 Birr) | 728 Birr | + 175% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (501 Birr) | 926 Birr | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (602 Birr) | 414 Birr | + 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 94 Birr | - | |
12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (361 Birr) | 187 Birr | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (301 Birr) | 63 Birr | + 379% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 350 Birr | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,750 Franc (551 Birr) | 353 Birr | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (401 Birr) | 33 Birr | + 1100% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 850 Franc (170 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 211% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,167 Franc (2,039 Birr) | 582 Birr | + 250% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (401 Birr) | 90 Birr | + 346% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (100 Birr) | 53 Birr | + 91% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 29% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bangui | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (60,158 Birr) | 79,776 Birr | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (60,158 Birr) | 48,189 Birr | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 2,530 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 44,540 Birr | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 26,475 Birr | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 4,150 Birr | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (10,026 Birr) | 961 Birr | + 944% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 43,688 Birr | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 9,193 Birr | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 288 Birr | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 275 Birr | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Bangui (Central African Republic) is about the same as in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bangui | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 3,128 Birr | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 1,467 Birr | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,546 Birr | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (2,406 Birr) | 3,919 Birr | - 39% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,911,310 Birr | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (171 Birr) | 72 Birr | + 139% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,255 Birr | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 457 Birr | - | |
Personal Care | + 74% | |||
Personal Care in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 74% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bangui | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (501 Birr) | 320 Birr | + 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,734 Birr | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (3,008 Birr) | 1,508 Birr | + 99% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (501 Birr) | 116 Birr | + 332% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (902 Birr) | 295 Birr | + 206% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 153 Birr | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (180 Birr) | 62 Birr | + 191% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (100 Birr) | 46 Birr | + 120% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 338 Birr | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
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Bangui | Addis Ababa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (1,604 Birr) | 1,527 Birr | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 217 Birr | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,496 Birr | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (7,018 Birr) | 2,618 Birr | + 168% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 175 Birr | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (501 Birr) | 1,760 Birr | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400 Franc (281 Birr) | 93 Birr | + 202% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 29,628 Birr | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 Birr | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (3,008 Birr) | 2,222 Birr | + 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (301 Birr) | 310 Birr | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
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