Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 473 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc (руб 46) | руб 310 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 179 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 79 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 116 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 214 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 415 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 116 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 61 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc (руб 83) | руб 69 | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (руб 675) | руб 650 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (руб 156) | руб 131 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 38 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 58,740 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 41,557 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,086 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 36,863 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 27,195 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,533 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 488 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 28,032 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,369 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 508 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 795 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,389 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,367 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,468 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,246) | руб 7,167 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,037,620 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc (руб 89) | руб 50 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,711 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc (руб 260) | руб 453 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 457 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,321 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 311 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 215 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 255 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (руб 93) | руб 99 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc (руб 52) | руб 124 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 585 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Central African Republic | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc (руб 830) | руб 1,591 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 553 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 4,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 4,412 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 375 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 187 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 208) | руб 239 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,343 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,557) | руб 2,826 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (руб 156) | руб 175 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,972 prices entered by 411 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 4% cheaper than in Russia
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