Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to India
Currency:
Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
Central African Republic | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨330 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨56) | ₨293 | - 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨163 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨54 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | ₨82 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨42 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨216 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨152 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨29 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨100) | ₨149 | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨816) | ₨767 | + 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨188) | ₨87 | + 115% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨35 | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
Central African Republic | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨31,400 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨20,122 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,477 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨22,933 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨511 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,219 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨320 | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
Central African Republic | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,328 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,571 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (₨1,506) | ₨3,002 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
Central African Republic | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨980,422 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (₨107) | ₨108 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
Central African Republic | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨314) | ₨140 | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨248 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (₨113) | ₨152 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (₨63) | ₨72 | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨373 | - | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
Central African Republic | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨1,004) | ₨1,357 | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨595 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,086 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨594 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨229 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨251) | ₨175 | + 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨1,883) | ₨1,530 | + 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨188) | ₨237 | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on May 22, 2022.
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in India
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