Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨519 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨143) | ₨742 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨215 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨119 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨168 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨102 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨658 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨194 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨51 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (₨257) | ₨220 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨2,086) | ₨2,141 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨481) | ₨170 | + 184% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨77 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,360 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨44,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨14,918 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨47,849 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨10,123 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,270 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨53,975 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨18,356 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨851 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,868 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨7,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨17,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (₨3,852) | ₨8,106 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (₨274) | ₨146 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨802) | ₨237 | + 239% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨575 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨371 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (₨289) | ₨352 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (₨160) | ₨116 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨681 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Central African Republic | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨2,568) | ₨2,016 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨4,907 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨1,025 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨469 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨642) | ₨513 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨4,815) | ₨4,729 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨481) | ₨237 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 925 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan
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