Cost of living in Bangui, Central African Republic compared to Amsterdam, Netherlands
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 10% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €15 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (€4.58) | €3.34 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.00 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (€2.75) | €1.89 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (€2.29) | €1.92 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.28 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,786 Franc (€4.25) | €1.91 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €3.00 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (€1.22) | €0.95 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (€18) | €5.00 | + 266% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €2.21 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €1.38 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 24% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (€458) | €1,817 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (€458) | €1,264 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €162 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €1,104 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | €766 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €81 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €24 | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | €456 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €183 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bangui (Central African Republic) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €87 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €31 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €135 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bangui (Central African Republic) is in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | €1.76 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €90 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €23 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 14% more expensive than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €2.97 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (€23) | €32 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €3.84 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (€7) | €3.53 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.79 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.61 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 10% cheaper than in Amsterdam (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €48 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €20 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €122 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (€53) | €60 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €2.70 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (€1.22) | €4.00 | - 69% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | €168 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €32 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (€2.29) | €6.00 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,345 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€5,400
in Amsterdam
you would need to make just about €4,937
(3,236,850 Franc)
in Bangui.
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