Cost of living comparison
compared to
North Carolina vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
North Carolina is 2.3% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.4% more in North Carolina
- Groceries
-
pay 13.8% less in North Carolina
- Transportation
-
pay 70.6% less in North Carolina
- Housing
-
pay 11.4% more in North Carolina
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 59.2% more in North Carolina
The cost of entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in North Carolina are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including transportation and groceries are lower in North Carolina.
North Carolina vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in North Carolina instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 2.4% more for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
North Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$17.06
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$10.47
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.28
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
FCFA1,003
|
$1.82
|
|
Central African Republic vs. North Carolina - Cost of restaurants
pay 13.8% less for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
North Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,508
|
$3.79
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,508
|
$6.80
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,391
|
$3.73
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA3,009
|
$3.98
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,275
|
$5.20
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.47
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.71
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,820
|
$2.20
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,365
|
$2.38
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,137
|
$1.74
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,592
|
$1.80
|
|
Central African Republic vs. North Carolina - Cost of groceries
pay 70.6% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
North Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
FCFA5,696
|
$2.98
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$60.67
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$33,588.64
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$19.99
|
|
Central African Republic vs. North Carolina - Cost of transportation
pay 11.4% more for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
North Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$72.77
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
FCFA752,312
|
$1,488.15
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,261.77
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$132.31
|
|
Central African Republic vs. North Carolina - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
North Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,261.89
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$24,633.15
|
Central African Republic vs. North Carolina - Cost of childcare
pay 59.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
North Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA2,006
|
$5.12
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.82
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,508
|
$7.77
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$48.40
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$12.98
|
|
Central African Republic vs. North Carolina - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
North Carolina
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$49.30
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$37.76
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$88.37
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$111.01
|
Central African Republic vs. North Carolina - Cost of clothing
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