Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨343 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨60) | ₨292 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨75 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨37 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨233 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨150 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (₨122) | ₨137 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨879) | ₨716 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨86 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨33,209 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨20,109 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,391 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨18,247 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨11,868 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,639 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨712 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,927 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,869 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨398 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨220 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,376 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,495 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,665 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (₨1,623) | ₨2,737 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨943,208 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (₨116) | ₨83 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,167 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨338) | ₨99 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (₨122) | ₨139 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨72 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨1,082) | ₨1,196 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨478 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,484 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨517 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨180 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨271) | ₨187 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨2,029) | ₨1,487 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨203) | ₨273 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,540 prices entered by 1,807 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in India
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