Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. Central African Republic Cost of Living Summary
United States is 9.0% more expensive than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.6% more in United States
- Groceries
-
pay 19.0% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 66.2% less in United States
- Housing
-
pay 24.6% more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 93.2% more in United States
The cost of entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in United States are more expensive than in Central African Republic. Expenses including transportation and groceries are lower in United States. Notably, entertainment and sports is significantly more expensive in United States.
United States vs. Central African Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 12.6% more for restaurants
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Central African Republic
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$19.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$11.12
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
$2.00
|
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Central African Republic vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 19.0% less for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$3.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
$3.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
$4.27
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
$5.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
$2.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
$2.21
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
$1.38
|
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Central African Republic vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 66.2% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
$3.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$32,336.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.61
|
|
Central African Republic vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 24.6% more for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$68.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,335.44
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|
$1,664.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,416.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$150.19
|
|
Central African Republic vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,387.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$23,196.46
|
Central African Republic vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 93.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
$5.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$51.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$13.64
|
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Central African Republic vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$51.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$41.81
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$87.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$112.04
|
Central African Republic vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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