Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,013 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (¥110) | ¥808 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥613 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ¥220 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ¥323 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥613 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥1,107 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ¥766 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (¥197) | ¥304 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (¥1,604) | ¥1,290 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (¥370) | ¥218 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ¥191 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥365,082 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥197,136 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥19,132 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥156,916 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥102,459 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥8,349 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ¥4,448 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥74,559 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥25,414 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,338 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,708 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,892 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (¥2,961) | ¥12,189 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,007,320 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (¥211) | ¥174 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (¥617) | ¥2,133 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥930 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (¥222) | ¥224 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (¥123) | ¥188 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,604 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (¥1,974) | ¥4,908 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,881 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,269 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,244 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥547 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (¥493) | ¥674 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (¥3,701) | ¥9,530 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (¥370) | ¥602 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 431 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 09, 2025.
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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