- Cost of Living
- Central African Republic
- Poland
- Bangui
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangui, Central African Republic compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 136% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 136% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (65 zł) | 20 zł | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (20 zł) | 8 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 2.54 zł | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (10 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 17 zł | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,786 Franc (18 zł) | 2.87 zł | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (13 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 419% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (5.21 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (78 zł) | 20 zł | + 291% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Franc (13 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 153% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (3.26 zł) | 1.94 zł | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (1,955 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (1,955 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 519 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 1,175 zł | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 844 zł | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 275 zł | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (326 zł) | 47 zł | + 592% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 1,789 zł | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 419 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 20 zł | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bangui (Central African Republic) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 275 zł | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 113 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 285 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 303 zł | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bangui (Central African Republic) is in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 5.23 zł | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 75 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 14 zł | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (98 zł) | 103 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (29 zł) | 12 zł | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 11 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4.65 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 30 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 63 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (228 zł) | 90 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (16 zł) | 6 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (5.21 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,040 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.29 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 108 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 54% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,146 zł
(1,556,907 Franc)
in Bangui
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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