- Cost of Living
- Central African Republic
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨421 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨55) | ₨267 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨142 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨71 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨201 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨138 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨25 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (₨111) | ₨122 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨805) | ₨834 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨82 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨32 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨31,025 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨21,167 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,507 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨24,677 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨15,583 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,830 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨828 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,622 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,674 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨380 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨546 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,409 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,675 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,749 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,920 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨876,965 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨78 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,343 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨137 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨284 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,553 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨258 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨179 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨226 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨135 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 1% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨991) | ₨1,185 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨473 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,956 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,765 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨622 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨195 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨248) | ₨208 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,712 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨59 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,884 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨252 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,098 prices entered by 4,595 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.12384
INR
/
XAF
Cost of living in Central African Republic is 5% cheaper than in India
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