Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. New Jersey Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 29.3% more expensive than New Jersey.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.6% less in Central African Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 45.6% more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 3.1 times more in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 41.4% less in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 57.0% less in Central African Republic
The cost of transportation and groceries in Central African Republic are more expensive than in New Jersey. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants are lower in Central African Republic. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic vs. New Jersey Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of New Jersey, you would:
pay 12.6% less for restaurants
|
New Jersey
|
Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.95
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.40
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.60
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
|
$1.78
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New Jersey vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 45.6% more for groceries
|
New Jersey
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.17
|
$4.45
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.09
|
$4.45
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.78
|
$20.22
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.24
|
$5.34
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.96
|
$4.04
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|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.76
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.98
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$3.23
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|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.62
|
$2.42
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.44
|
$2.02
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.60
|
$2.83
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New Jersey vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 3.1 times more for transportation
|
New Jersey
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.24
|
$10.11
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$116.02
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,841.50
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.75
|
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New Jersey vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 41.4% less for housing
|
New Jersey
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.68
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,279.92
|
$1,335.44
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,885.98
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$126.74
|
?? | |
New Jersey vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
New Jersey
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,023.96
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$27,267.62
|
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New Jersey vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 57.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Jersey
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.95
|
$3.56
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.20
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.79
|
$4.45
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|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.90
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.52
|
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New Jersey vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
New Jersey
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.64
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.26
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.28
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$136.81
|
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New Jersey vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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