Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | ₨376 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨60) | ₨331 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨167 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨90 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨38 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨248 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨153 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨31 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨108) | ₨171 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨876) | ₨787 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨202) | ₨91 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨38 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨37,202 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨23,227 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,797 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨25,043 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨16,133 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨6,512 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨652 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,817 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,976 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨538 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨425 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| 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) | - | ₨2,477 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,797 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,303 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (₨1,617) | ₨3,087 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| 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 | - | ₨1,248,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (₨115) | ₨104 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,115 | - | |
| 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 (₨337) | ₨144 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨891 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨413 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨274 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (₨121) | ₨170 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (₨67) | ₨96 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨309 | - | |
| 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 (₨1,078) | ₨1,438 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨603 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,419 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,942 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨733 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨229 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨183 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨2,021) | ₨1,560 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨202) | ₨267 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,775 prices entered by 1,232 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in India
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