- Cost of Living
- Central African Republic
- Mexico
- Bangui
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangui, Central African Republic compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 97% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 331) | Mex$ 114 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 90 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 52 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 17 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 28 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 15 | + 222% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,786 Franc (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 38 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 20 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 16 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 176 | + 125% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 23 | + 189% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 17% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 9,927) | Mex$ 18,559 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 9,927) | Mex$ 8,444 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 4,215 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 620 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,655) | Mex$ 417 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,631 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,702 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 62 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bangui (Central African Republic) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 799 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 523 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,434 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 990 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bangui (Central African Republic) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 277,105 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 17 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 532 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 107 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 41% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 214 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 496) | Mex$ 448 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 66 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 40 | + 272% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 51 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 95 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 10% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 292 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 799 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,158) | Mex$ 722 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 83 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 48 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 597 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 37% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 70,020
(2,116,034 Franc)
in Bangui
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 51,000
in Zapopan.
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