Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Orleans vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
New Orleans is 11.4% more expensive than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 18.2% more in New Orleans
- Groceries
-
pay 9.7% less in New Orleans
- Transportation
-
pay 70.5% less in New Orleans
- Housing
-
pay 36.7% more in New Orleans
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 82.5% more in New Orleans
The cost of entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in New Orleans are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including transportation and groceries are lower in New Orleans. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in New Orleans.
New Orleans vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Orleans instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 18.2% more for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
New Orleans
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$26.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.96
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
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|
$2.10
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Orleans - Cost of restaurants
pay 9.7% less for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,493
|
$4.10
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,493
|
$7.67
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,326
|
$5.27
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA2,992
|
$4.54
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,262
|
$4.97
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.31
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,809
|
$2.30
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,357
|
$2.46
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,131
|
$1.91
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,583
|
$1.33
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Orleans - Cost of groceries
pay 70.5% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
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|
$2.98
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$45.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$36,884.90
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$15.43
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Orleans - Cost of transportation
pay 36.7% more for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$71.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
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|
$1,825.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,166.67
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$174.91
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Orleans - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,563.89
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$10,230.00
|
Central African Republic vs. New Orleans - Cost of childcare
pay 82.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA1,995
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$5.61
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,493
|
$8.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$62.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.00
|
|
Central African Republic vs. New Orleans - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
New Orleans
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$55.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$43.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$71.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$112.50
|
Central African Republic vs. New Orleans - Cost of clothing
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