- Cost of Living
- Central African Republic
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨541 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨103) | ₨605 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨108 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨121 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨81 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨437 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨154 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (₨209) | ₨307 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨1,509) | ₨2,141 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | ₨117 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨56 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨57,744 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨36,167 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,189 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | ₨44,615 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨25,314 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨6,795 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,646 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨39,967 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,006 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨499 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨816 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,600 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨4,026 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,156 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,399 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,834,970 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨89 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,526 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨639 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨444 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨142 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨637 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 1% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨1,858) | ₨1,494 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,128 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,101 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨526 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨392 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨464) | ₨548 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,012 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨187 | - | |
| 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 4,566 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.23221
PKR
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan
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