Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 62,230 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (Rp 10,736) | Rp 52,137 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,582 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 18,388 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 26,104 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,341 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 77,272 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 38,806 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 19,485 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (Rp 21,762) | Rp 32,212 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (Rp 157,173) | Rp 339,997 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 15,796 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,158 | - | |
| 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 10,152,500 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 5,840,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 772,430 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,942,790 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,311,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 502,555 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 285,184 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,765,630 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 69,682 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,076 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 457,119 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,076,740 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,007,380 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,156 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 82,186 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 280,243 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,962 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,072 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 16,791 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,618 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 63,841 | - | |
| 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 193,443) | Rp 184,270 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,975 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 413,601 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 152,100 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 44,543 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,361) | Rp 59,628 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 597,783 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,614 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,123 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
Exchange rate:
24.180
IDR
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XAF
Cost of living in Central African Republic is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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