Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | ₨408 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨64) | ₨360 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨177 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨62 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨101 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨45 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨252 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨198 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨115) | ₨171 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨936) | ₨908 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨216) | ₨93 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨44 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨47,882 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨29,632 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,486 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨30,304 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,855 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,698 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨749 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨27,357 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,897 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨532 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨744 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| 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) | - | ₨2,499 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,581 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,064 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (₨1,727) | ₨2,995 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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 | - | ₨1,758,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (₨123) | ₨104 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,466 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| 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 (₨360) | ₨94 | + 283% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨250 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,186 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨379 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨229 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨271 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (₨130) | ₨195 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (₨72) | ₨96 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| 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 (₨1,151) | ₨1,330 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨647 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,539 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,144 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨709 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨234 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨288) | ₨197 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨2,159) | ₨1,807 | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨216) | ₨277 | - 22% | |
| 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 3,988 prices entered by 547 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in India
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