Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 61,205 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (Rp 10,492) | Rp 48,353 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,046 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 21,836 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Rp 22,834 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,630 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 66,405 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 43,134 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 18,263 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Rp 18,904) | Rp 34,771 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (Rp 153,597) | Rp 406,659 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Rp 35,445) | Rp 17,291 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 16,247 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 13,044,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 6,448,100 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 801,210 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,665,800 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,107,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 505,106 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 237,062 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,563,720 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,323 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (Rp 283,563) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 417,700,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (Rp 20,204) | Rp 9,337 | + 116% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 59,076) | Rp 19,709 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,334 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,094 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (Rp 21,267) | Rp 22,886 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (Rp 11,815) | Rp 11,284 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 119,565 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (Rp 189,042) | Rp 261,585 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 573,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 39,869 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 47,261) | Rp 65,361 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 354,454) | Rp 509,555 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 35,445) | Rp 32,683 | + 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 461 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
23.630
IDR
/
XAF
Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia
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