Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. United Arab Emirates Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 2.3 times more expensive than United Arab Emirates overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.5 times more in Central African Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 3.1 times more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 3.5 times more in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 7.1% less in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 47.2% less in Central African Republic
The cost of restaurants, transportation, and groceries in Central African Republic are more expensive than in United Arab Emirates. Expenses including entertainment and sports and housing are lower in Central African Republic. Notably, restaurants, transportation, and groceries are significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic vs. United Arab Emirates Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of United Arab Emirates, you would:
pay 3.5 times more for restaurants
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.91
AED29.06
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.65
AED31.75
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.04
AED3.83
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.50
AED1.85
|
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
|
United Arab Emirates vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 3.1 times more for groceries
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.47
AED5.39
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.36
AED19.68
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.96
AED25.56
|
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.81
AED10.34
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.68
AED13.51
|
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.98
AED3.59
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.75
AED2.75
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.73
AED2.69
|
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.59
AED2.15
|
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.48
AED1.76
|
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.53
AED1.93
|
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
|
United Arab Emirates vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 3.5 times more for transportation
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.91
AED10.69
|
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$53.10
AED195.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,680.12
AED149,397.75
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.50
AED31.21
|
?? | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 7.1% less for housing
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$101.41
AED372.42
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,438.18
AED5,281.71
|
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$990.79
AED3,638.67
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$122.67
AED450.49
|
?? | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$497.28
AED1,826.25
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,164.49
AED29,984.10
|
?? |
United Arab Emirates vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 47.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.43
AED38.31
|
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.99
AED18.32
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.23
AED22.88
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$75.55
AED277.45
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.19
AED48.44
|
?? | |
United Arab Emirates vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$75.04
AED275.58
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.50
AED218.51
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$105.66
AED388.03
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$106.53
AED391.23
|
?? |
United Arab Emirates vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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