Cost of Living in Central African Republic - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $648 (excluding rent), and $656 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,419 (excluding rent), and $1,430 including rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 FCFA 989
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.48 FCFA 1,971
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.34 FCFA 3,025
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$5.41 FCFA 3,062
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White Bread (500g)
$4.36 FCFA 2,470
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.34 FCFA 2,454
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Eggs
$5.34 FCFA 3,023
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 FCFA 5,017
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.99 FCFA 5,090
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.49 FCFA 1,977
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Oranges (1kg)
$7.08 FCFA 4,009
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Tomato (1kg)
$5.17 FCFA 2,924
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Potato (1kg)
$4.33 FCFA 2,453
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Onion (1kg)
$6.03 FCFA 3,414
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Lettuce (1 head)
$2.58 FCFA 1,460
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.72 FCFA 1,542
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.38 FCFA 2,477
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Wine (Bottle)
$12.14 FCFA 6,872
$6.3 FCFA 3,566
$17.98 FCFA 10.2K
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$6.32 FCFA 3,575
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.48 FCFA 2,534
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🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$80.4 FCFA 45.5K
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.98 FCFA 1,688
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.33 FCFA 8,114
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.66 FCFA 1,508
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$13.6K FCFA 7.7M
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$59.8 FCFA 33.8K
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$92 FCFA 52.1K
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$42.85 FCFA 24.3K
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$80.8 FCFA 45.7K
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,337 FCFA 757K
$1,248 FCFA 706.6K
$1,427 FCFA 807.5K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,420 FCFA 803.9K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,660 FCFA 939.6K
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💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$826 FCFA 467.3K
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Citycost data is based on AI and user input — minor inaccuracies may occur.
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