Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 30.5% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.7% more in Central African Republic
- Groceries
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pay 32.0% more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
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pay 2.2 times more in Central African Republic
- Housing
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pay 8.4% less in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 8.0% less in Central African Republic
The cost of transportation, groceries, and restaurants in Central African Republic are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including housing and entertainment and sports are lower in Central African Republic. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 18.7% more for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.78
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British Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 32.0% more for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$4.45
FCFA2,493
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
$4.45
FCFA2,493
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$20.22
FCFA11,326
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$5.34
FCFA2,992
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$4.04
FCFA2,262
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$3.23
FCFA1,809
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
$2.42
FCFA1,357
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$2.02
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|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$2.83
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|
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British Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 2.2 times more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$10.11
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? | |
British Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 8.4% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$1,335.44
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|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
?? | |
British Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
?? |
British Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 8.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$3.56
FCFA1,995
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
$4.45
FCFA2,493
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
?? | |
British Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
?? |
British Virgin Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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