Cost of living in Bangui, Central African Republic vs Lyon, France
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 19% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €18 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (€3.80) | €10 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (€4.56) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.20 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (€2.74) | €4.43 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (€2.28) | €3.03 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,786 Franc (€4.24) | €2.60 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (€3.04) | €1.50 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 850 Franc (€1.29) | €2.80 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,167 Franc (€15) | €8 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (€3.04) | €2.32 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €1.05 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Bangui (Central African Republic) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (€456) | €1,337 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (€456) | €968 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €119 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €768 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €620 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €84 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €24 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €463 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €133 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 11% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €86 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €33 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €98 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (€18) | €105 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Bangui (Central African Republic) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €25,600 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (€1.30) | €1.42 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €64 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangui (Central African Republic) is about the same as in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (€3.80) | €5.21 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (€23) | €25 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (€3.80) | €4.63 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (€7) | €4.56 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €4.21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (€1.37) | €2.18 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €2.63 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 32% cheaper than in Lyon (France) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (€12) | €34 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €22 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (€53) | €65 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €10 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (€3.80) | €3.27 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400 Franc (€2.13) | €5.97 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €483 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (€23) | €46 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (€2.28) | €9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 12% cheaper than in Lyon (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,700 in Lyon you would need to make just about €3,264 (2,145,290 Franc) in Bangui.
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