Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 399 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (руб 61) | руб 284 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 65 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 88 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 129 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 345 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 108 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 35 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc (руб 123) | руб 66 | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (руб 886) | руб 583 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 109 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 28 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 68,166 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 37,974 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,392 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 31,618 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 22,018 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,038 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 448 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,813 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,723 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 926 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 4,661 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,580 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,596 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,636) | руб 6,714 | - 76% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,237,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (руб 117) | руб 47 | + 147% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,548 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (руб 341) | руб 476 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 504 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,289 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 311 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 183 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 206 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (руб 123) | руб 77 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (руб 68) | руб 97 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 580 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (руб 1,091) | руб 1,480 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 574 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,401 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 387 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 168 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 273) | руб 221 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,045) | руб 3,491 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (руб 204) | руб 160 | + 28% | |
| 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 6,648 prices entered by 704 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is about the same as in Russia
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