Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. Czech Republic Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 66.7% more expensive than Czech Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.8% more in Central African Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 2.8 times more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 52.0% more in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 84.1% more in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.3% more in Central African Republic
The cost of groceries, housing, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Central African Republic are more expensive than in Czech Republic. Notably, groceries and housing are significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic vs. Czech Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of Czech Republic, you would:
pay 12.8% more for restaurants
|
Czech Republic
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.75
CZK182.15
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.69
CZK180.72
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.80
CZK37.50
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.58
CZK32.86
|
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.8 times more for groceries
|
Czech Republic
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.42
CZK29.45
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.24
CZK129.76
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.39
CZK91.31
|
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.17
CZK66.01
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.20
CZK87.40
|
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.75
CZK15.52
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
CZK16.31
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
CZK20.15
|
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CZK33.03
|
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.55
CZK11.42
|
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.51
CZK10.53
|
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 52.0% more for transportation
|
Czech Republic
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.65
CZK138.38
|
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$25.28
CZK525.94
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,610.58
CZK657,737.15
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.74
CZK285.90
|
?? | |
Czech Republic vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 84.1% more for housing
|
Czech Republic
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$20.37
CZK423.85
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$725.26
CZK15,090.77
|
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$590.43
CZK12,285.35
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$223.21
CZK4,644.38
|
?? | |
Czech Republic vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Czech Republic
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$384.73
CZK8,005.26
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,199.30
CZK191,414.51
|
?? |
Czech Republic vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 4.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Czech Republic
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.40
CZK49.86
|
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.03
CZK63.12
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.42
CZK154.49
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$55.37
CZK1,152.20
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.92
CZK206.40
|
?? | |
Czech Republic vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Czech Republic
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.21
CZK1,668.87
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.88
CZK725.70
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.51
CZK1,987.34
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.19
CZK2,417.68
|
?? |
Czech Republic vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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