Cost of living in Bangui (Central African Republic) is about the same as in Townsville (Australia)
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Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 4% more expensive than in Townsville (Australia) | ||||
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Bangui | Townsville | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (AU$8) | AU$5.40 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | AU$1.63 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (AU$4.55) | AU$5.96 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (AU$3.79) | AU$5.55 | - 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | AU$8 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,750 Franc (AU$7) | AU$4.84 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (AU$5.05) | AU$2.62 | + 93% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 850 Franc (AU$2.15) | AU$3.97 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,167 Franc (AU$26) | AU$20 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,000 Franc (AU$5.05) | AU$3.14 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (AU$1.26) | AU$2.06 | - 39% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 5% cheaper than in Townsville (Australia) | ||||
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Bangui | Townsville | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (AU$758) | AU$1,798 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (AU$758) | AU$1,718 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | AU$233 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | AU$1,319 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | AU$963 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | AU$179 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (AU$126) | AU$65 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | AU$573 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$247 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | AU$26 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | AU$24 | - | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 6% cheaper than in Townsville (Australia) | ||||
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Bangui | Townsville | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$82 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | AU$58 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$162 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (AU$30) | AU$129 | - 76% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 5% more expensive than in Townsville (Australia) | ||||
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Bangui | Townsville | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | AU$30,767 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (AU$2.16) | AU$1.67 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$56 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$19 | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 7% more expensive than in Townsville (Australia) | ||||
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Bangui | Townsville | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (AU$6) | AU$8 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | AU$13 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (AU$38) | AU$74 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (AU$11) | AU$4.74 | + 140% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | AU$6 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (AU$2.27) | AU$3.58 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (AU$1.26) | AU$3.99 | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | AU$28 | - | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 25% cheaper than in Townsville (Australia) | ||||
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Bangui | Townsville | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (AU$20) | AU$59 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$28 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$107 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (AU$88) | AU$93 | - 5% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | AU$16 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (AU$6) | AU$5.13 | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,400 Franc (AU$3.54) | AU$6 | - 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$734 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | AU$0.92 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (AU$38) | AU$53 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (AU$3.79) | AU$24 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 03, 2024.
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