- Cost of Living
- Central African Republic
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $14 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 444 Franc ($0.76) | $8 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.54 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.89 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.16 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.00 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.33 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.60 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 900 Franc ($1.55) | $3.45 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc ($11) | $15 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.91 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.13 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $2,043 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,582 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,587 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $121 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $334 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,353 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.77 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.12 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.49 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $20 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc ($14) | $45 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $79 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.87 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc ($3.44) | $5.88 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,156 prices entered by 13,248 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00172
USD
/
XAF
Cost of living in Central African Republic is 22% cheaper than in United States
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