Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨477 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (₨129) | ₨617 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨253 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ₨111 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨146 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨85 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨736 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨147 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (₨262) | ₨285 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (₨1,893) | ₨1,607 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨133 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨80 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨65,208 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨40,675 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨11,662 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨44,902 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨32,659 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,932 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,572 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨44,098 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,617 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨667 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨516 | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,054 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,408 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,399 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (₨3,495) | ₨5,912 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (₨249) | ₨107 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (₨728) | ₨260 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨350 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨441 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (₨262) | ₨189 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (₨146) | ₨169 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨480 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (₨2,330) | ₨1,849 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,458 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,680 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨850 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨437 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨583) | ₨435 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (₨4,369) | ₨4,106 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨437) | ₨267 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,842 prices entered by 465 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan
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