Cost of living comparison
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Saudi Arabia vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
Saudi Arabia is 55.4% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 84.7% less in Saudi Arabia
- Groceries
-
pay 58.4% less in Saudi Arabia
- Transportation
-
pay 77.0% less in Saudi Arabia
- Housing
-
pay 67.4% less in Saudi Arabia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.4% more in Saudi Arabia
Expenses including restaurants, transportation, housing, and groceries are lower in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Saudi Arabia instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 84.7% less for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.32
SAR23.70
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$7.73
SAR29.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.74
SAR2.79
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
$0.27
SAR1.02
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Saudi Arabia - Cost of restaurants
pay 58.4% less for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$0.92
SAR3.43
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$3.62
SAR13.56
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
$6.74
SAR25.26
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
$2.52
SAR9.47
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
$3.28
SAR12.28
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.97
SAR3.63
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.78
SAR2.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
$0.80
SAR3.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
$0.74
SAR2.77
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
$0.66
SAR2.49
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
$0.65
SAR2.43
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Saudi Arabia - Cost of groceries
pay 77.0% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
$2.32
SAR8.72
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$33.84
SAR126.92
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$25,756.63
SAR96,608.57
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$19.00
SAR71.26
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Saudi Arabia - Cost of transportation
pay 67.4% less for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$74.04
SAR277.70
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
$434.87
SAR1,631.13
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$360.33
SAR1,351.52
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$97.42
SAR365.42
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Saudi Arabia - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$350.88
SAR1,316.09
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$6,485.70
SAR24,326.72
|
Central African Republic vs. Saudi Arabia - Cost of childcare
pay 10.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
$1.89
SAR7.09
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$3.48
SAR13.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$7.47
SAR28.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$106.43
SAR399.18
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$17.24
SAR64.67
|
|
Central African Republic vs. Saudi Arabia - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Saudi Arabia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$48.71
SAR182.69
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$57.50
SAR215.68
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$88.56
SAR332.16
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$79.17
SAR296.96
|
Central African Republic vs. Saudi Arabia - Cost of clothing
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