Cost of living comparison
Ecuador is 52.1% cheaper than Central African Republic.
If you lived in Ecuador instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 56.6% less for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.26
FCFA4,931
|
$3.45
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.38
FCFA7,396
|
$6.27
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.06
FCFA1,233
|
$0.92
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.65
FCFA986
|
$0.60
|
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pay 48.8% less for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.89
FCFA1,726
|
$1.65
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.10
FCFA1,849
|
$2.79
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$17.19
FCFA10,266
|
$4.08
|
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.63
FCFA2,170
|
$1.95
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.12
FCFA2,460
|
$2.44
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.75
FCFA447
|
$0.92
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.75
FCFA447
|
$0.50
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.00
FCFA1,789
|
$0.64
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.25
FCFA1,342
|
$0.52
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.87
FCFA1,118
|
$0.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.62
FCFA1,566
|
$0.47
|
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pay 73.6% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.37
FCFA5,599
|
$2.48
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$17.66
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$22,909.09
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$12.40
|
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pay 85.7% less for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$33.66
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,997.46
FCFA1,193,084
|
$347.73
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,410.88
FCFA1,440,021
|
$270.55
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$36.41
|
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$219.10
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$6,167.67
|
pay 4.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.89
FCFA1,726
|
$2.18
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.48
FCFA1,479
|
$2.34
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.13
FCFA2,465
|
$5.88
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$32.11
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.62
|
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$52.21
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$44.65
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$95.02
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$81.02
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