Cost of living in Central African Republic compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Central African Republic is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Central African Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $19 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 444 Franc ($0.72) | $10 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.78 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.08 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $4.94 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.68 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.68 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.51 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 800 Franc ($1.30) | $3.10 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc ($11) | $16 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc ($2.45) | $2.76 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.99 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Central African Republic is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Central African Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,839 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,147 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $222 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,889 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,444 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $146 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $64 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $295 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $13 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Central African Republic is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Central African Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $54 | - | |
| 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) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $119 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Central African Republic is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Central African Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,977 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 855 Franc ($1.39) | $1.05 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Central African Republic is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Central African Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Franc ($4.08) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $139 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.80 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc ($1.47) | $4.78 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $2.24 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $27 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Central African Republic is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Central African Republic | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,000 Franc ($13) | $55 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $89 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.19 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc ($3.26) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $556 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $54 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc ($2.45) | $10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,795 prices entered by 2,802 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Central African Republic is 16% cheaper than in United States
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