Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 12% | |||
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Food in Central African Republic is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 44,863 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (Rp 10,890) | Rp 54,330 | - 80% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 27,591 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 19,917 | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | Rp 25,297 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 18,627 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 55,732 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Rp 43,429 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 21,967 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (Rp 19,621) | Rp 34,412 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (Rp 159,420) | Rp 337,317 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,789) | Rp 22,207 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 17,971 | - | |
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 17,957,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 9,443,920 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 528,780 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,265,990 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,054,970 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,282,180 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 410,662 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,056,150 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 56,742 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
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 624,572 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 443,680 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,212,520 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (Rp 294,313) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 77% | |
Transportation | + 9% | |||
Transportation in Central African Republic is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (Rp 20,970) | Rp 12,273 | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 61,315) | Rp 36,367 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 351,050 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 21,655 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,558 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (Rp 22,073) | Rp 30,035 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (Rp 12,263) | Rp 15,580 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Central African Republic | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (Rp 196,209) | Rp 216,012 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 383,761 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,298 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,052) | Rp 40,791 | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (Rp 367,891) | Rp 496,553 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,789) | Rp 35,528 | + 4% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in Indonesia
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