Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨373 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨57) | ₨278 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨138 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨71 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨212 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨134 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨28 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (₨115) | ₨127 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨829) | ₨800 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨84 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨35 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨32,334 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨19,852 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,343 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨22,135 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,235 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,267 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨734 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,901 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,367 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨378 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨361 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,384 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,608 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,751 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,694 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨934,217 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨75 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,170 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨915 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨176 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨234 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨147 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨233 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨1,020) | ₨1,230 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨475 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,930 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨681 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨217 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨255) | ₨202 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,807 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨259 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,569 prices entered by 2,341 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 4% cheaper than in India
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