Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 5% | |||
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Food in Central African Republic is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Central African Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 30 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (R$ 3.52) | R$ 31 | - 89% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 10 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 4.40 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | R$ 10 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 7 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 20 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 4.83 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.67 | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 43 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.82 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Central African Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 2,832 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,002 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 592 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,242 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,480 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 414 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 84 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 2,006 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 585 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 26 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Central African Republic is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Central African Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 245 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 347 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (R$ 95) | R$ 261 | - 64% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Central African Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 99,097 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Central African Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 52 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 244 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.62 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 47 | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Central African Republic | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (R$ 63) | R$ 92 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 54 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 189 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 189 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 26 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (R$ 119) | R$ 123 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in Brazil
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