Cost of living comparison
China is 35.8% cheaper than Central African Republic.
If you lived in China instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 64.8% less for restaurants
Central African Republic
|
China
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.38
FCFA5,048
|
$3.33
CN¥23.95
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.64
FCFA5,805
|
$5.25
CN¥37.77
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.23
FCFA1,346
|
$0.50
CN¥3.59
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.26
FCFA757
|
$0.30
CN¥2.18
|
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pay 9.7% more for groceries
Central African Republic
|
China
|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.34
FCFA808
|
$1.68
CN¥12.07
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.10
FCFA1,262
|
$6.22
CN¥44.78
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$15.86
FCFA9,554
|
$7.41
CN¥53.33
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.85
FCFA1,716
|
$1.75
CN¥12.60
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.56
FCFA2,748
|
$1.80
CN¥12.92
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.76
FCFA458
|
$0.88
CN¥6.34
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
FCFA458
|
$0.63
CN¥4.52
|
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Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.74
CN¥5.32
|
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Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.57
CN¥4.08
|
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Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.35
CN¥2.53
|
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Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.43
CN¥3.09
|
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pay 27.4% less for transportation
Central African Republic
|
China
|
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---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.70
FCFA3,436
|
$4.64
CN¥33.38
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$33.52
FCFA20,191
|
$21.41
CN¥154.06
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$21,385.50
CN¥153,887.90
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$4.14
CN¥29.82
|
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pay 84.9% less for housing
Central African Republic
|
China
|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$14.28
CN¥102.73
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,014.78
FCFA1,213,566
|
$401.04
CN¥2,885.87
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,420.70
FCFA1,458,064
|
$247.64
CN¥1,781.97
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$39.51
CN¥284.34
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
Central African Republic
|
China
|
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$456.56
CN¥3,285.37
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$16,918.49
CN¥121,743.79
|
pay 11.6% less for entertainment and sports
Central African Republic
|
China
|
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Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.51
FCFA1,514
|
$1.15
CN¥8.25
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.51
FCFA1,514
|
$3.48
CN¥25.07
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.19
FCFA2,524
|
$3.40
CN¥24.45
|
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Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$42.27
CN¥304.18
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.35
CN¥45.72
|
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
Central African Republic
|
China
|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$51.26
CN¥368.89
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$33.18
CN¥238.75
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$80.69
CN¥580.65
|
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Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$76.44
CN¥550.04
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