Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (R$ 3.15) | R$ 26 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.33 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 5.64 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 6.00 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.05 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.55 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 40 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.34 | - | |
| 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$ 3,268 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,940 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 572 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,041 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,339 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 359 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 78 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,534 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 428 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 166 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 306 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,899 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.35 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 211 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 241 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 37 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 101 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,791 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,422 prices entered by 1,234 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 7% cheaper than in Brazil
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