Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (R$ 4.59) | R$ 27 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.89 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 5.60 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.56 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 4.84 | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (R$ 67) | R$ 38 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.38 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,099 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,821 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 493 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,082 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,295 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 364 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 79 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,687 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 468 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 194 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 327 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (R$ 124) | R$ 248 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,098 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 4.47 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 224 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 41 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.96 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (R$ 5.17) | R$ 4.10 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 94 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 224 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 111% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,564 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (R$ 155) | R$ 117 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,730 prices entered by 1,574 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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