Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Germany instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Central African Republic
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Germany
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| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$11.21
€11.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$8.50
€8.35
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.44
€2.39
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.21
€2.17
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Central African Republic
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Germany
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$1.83
€1.80
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.97
€5.86
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.56
€3.50
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$2.46
€2.42
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.30
€3.24
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.12
€1.10
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.75
€0.74
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.97
€0.95
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.48
€0.47
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.73
€0.71
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.45
€0.44
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Central African Republic
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Germany
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$8.64
€8.48
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$69.44
€68.17
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$24,945.52
€24,488.19
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$20.35
€19.98
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Central African Republic
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Germany
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$34.76
€34.13
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$719.63
€706.44
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$553.10
€542.96
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$188.33
€184.88
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Central African Republic
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Germany
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$311.61
€305.90
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$11,436.42
€11,226.76
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Central African Republic
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Germany
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$3.77
€3.70
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.98
€2.92
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
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?? |
$7.17
€7.04
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$31.39
€30.82
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$11.49
€11.28
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Central African Republic
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Germany
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$76.52
€75.12
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? |
$37.26
€36.58
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? |
$83.11
€81.59
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$106.62
€104.67
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