Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 48,150 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (Rp 11,773) | Rp 54,894 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,099 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 20,570 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 25,479 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 16,222 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 59,701 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 37,721 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 19,374 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (Rp 23,865) | Rp 34,923 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (Rp 172,359) | Rp 356,233 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 19,537 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 19,724 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,274,900 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 10,375,400 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,604,130 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,901,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 813,523 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 354,270 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,471,440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,299,770 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 60,481 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,630 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 423,397 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,205,370 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (Rp 318,201) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (Rp 22,672) | Rp 8,988 | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 66,292) | Rp 23,300 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 87,183 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 254,843 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 19,454 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 36,205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (Rp 23,865) | Rp 18,007 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (Rp 13,258) | Rp 11,130 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 86,706 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (Rp 212,134) | Rp 166,095 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 388,033 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 111,803 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 35,619 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 53,034) | Rp 47,498 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 397,751) | Rp 579,157 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 39,775) | Rp 28,660 | + 39% | |
| 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 934 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia
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