Cost of Living in Bangui - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $438 (excluding rent), and $434 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $938 (excluding rent), and $942 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.79 FCFA 1,014
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.54 FCFA 2,006
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.39 FCFA 3,052
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$5.19 FCFA 2,936
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White Bread (500g)
$4.43 FCFA 2,510
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.35 FCFA 2,460
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Eggs
$5.23 FCFA 2,961
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.08 FCFA 5,137
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.63 FCFA 4,883
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.48 FCFA 1,972
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Oranges (1kg)
$7 FCFA 3,960
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Tomato (1kg)
$5.38 FCFA 3,043
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Potato (1kg)
$4.38 FCFA 2,477
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Onion (1kg)
$6.03 FCFA 3,412
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.62 FCFA 1,485
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.61 FCFA 1,478
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.42 FCFA 2,503
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Wine (Bottle)
$11.71 FCFA 6,625
$6.07 FCFA 3,438
$17.34 FCFA 9,813
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$6.26 FCFA 3,541
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.38 FCFA 2,479
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🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.62 FCFA 1,480
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,306 FCFA 739.2K
$1,219 FCFA 689.9K
$1,393 FCFA 788.5K
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,711 FCFA 968.5K
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