- Cost of Living
- Central African Republic
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 53元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 444 Franc (5.34元) | 34元 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 15元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 61元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 13元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (11元) | 5.78元 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (78元) | 111元 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 8元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 12元 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 9,733元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,487元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 446元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,612元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,578元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 325元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 85元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,229元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 670元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 558元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 270元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 612元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 685元 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,984元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 153元 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 27元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 456元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 60元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (96元) | 155元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 87元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 749元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 368元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 34元 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 300元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20元 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,418 prices entered by 550 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in China
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