Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 177 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 110 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 33 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 225 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 18,685 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 8,719 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,252 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,817 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 5,566 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,424 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,945 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 840 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,534 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,176 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 318,137 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 20 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 499 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 83 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 201 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 530 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 189 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 344 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 140 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 954 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 658 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 114 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,607 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 1.95 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 925 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| 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 16,593 prices entered by 1,373 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.03697
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in Mexico
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