- Cost of Living
- Central African Republic
- Mexico
- Bangui
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bangui, Central African Republic compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 100% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 134 | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 91 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 52 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 17 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,800 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 31 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 15 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,786 Franc (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 38 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 20 | + 243% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 15 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 177 | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 22 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 24% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,463) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,463) | Mex$ 8,555 | + 22% | |
| 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$ 1,744) | Mex$ 432 | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 8,435 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,783 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 36 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 63 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bangui (Central African Republic) is in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 787 | - | |
| 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$ 934 | - | |
| 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$ 543 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Mex$ 103 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 44% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 225 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 523) | Mex$ 378 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 66 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 39 | + 307% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 25 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 277 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 131 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 734 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,221) | Mex$ 722 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 47 | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 31 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 11,035 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 647 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 47 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 376 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bangui (Central African Republic) is 42% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 63,996
(1,834,904 Franc)
in Bangui
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 45,000
in Zapopan.
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