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Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 48元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 444 Franc (5.13元) | 34元 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 14元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 14元 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 15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 | - | 6元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (10元) | 5.64元 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (75元) | 112元 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 7元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 11元 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | 8,932元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 4,292元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 423元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 5,129元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 3,286元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 275元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 88元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,046元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 714元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 40元 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 525元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 281元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 629元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 675元 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,741元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 150元 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 249元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 14元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 56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 (92元) | 155元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 951元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 59元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 30元 | - 23% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,237元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.04元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 301元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 21元 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,130 prices entered by 517 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 9% cheaper than in China
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