Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨605 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨113) | ₨657 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨249 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨110 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨122 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨113 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨510 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨181 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨46 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (₨229) | ₨366 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨1,654) | ₨2,502 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨127 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨56 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨54,670 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨36,369 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨9,463 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨48,807 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨29,928 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,151 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,478 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨39,996 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,115 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨593 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨773 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,113 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,540 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,553 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,618 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,997,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨112 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,892 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,433 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨312 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨305 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨189 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨134 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨388 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨2,036) | ₨1,486 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,191 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,621 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,615 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨885 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨325 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨509) | ₨393 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨4,179 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨217 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,035 prices entered by 450 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan
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