Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Central African Republic Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Central African Republic

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 43% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 257.2% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 74.1% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 213.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.40 A$23.29
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$78.2 A$111
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.52 A$13.52
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Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.07
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 A$3.62
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 A$3.14
$1.79 FCFA 1,009
23.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.41 A$9.10
$3.60 FCFA 2,034
78.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.22 A$10.25
$5.32 FCFA 3,007
35.71%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 A$2.21
$5.17 FCFA 2,920
-69.83%
White Bread (500g)
$2.48 A$3.53
$4.33 FCFA 2,444
-42.73%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.00 A$2.84
$4.34 FCFA 2,453
-53.92%
Eggs
$4.28 A$6.07
$5.17 FCFA 2,917
-17.21%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.60 A$12.21
$8.72 FCFA 4,925
-1.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.56 A$12.15
$9.05 FCFA 5,110
-5.41%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.71 A$19.47
$3.56 FCFA 2,011
285.11%
Apples (1kg)
$3.22 A$4.58
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Banana (1kg)
$2.72 A$3.86
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.94 A$4.17
$7.03 FCFA 3,970
-58.18%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 A$6.08
$5.18 FCFA 2,927
-17.37%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 A$3.56
$4.50 FCFA 2,539
-44.22%
Onion (1kg)
$2.11 A$3.00
$6.35 FCFA 3,584
-66.77%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.21 A$3.14
$2.67 FCFA 1,507
-17.23%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.53 A$2.17
$2.64 FCFA 1,490
-42.05%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.35 A$44.52
$4.43 FCFA 2,500
607.67%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.09 A$20.00
$11.98 FCFA 6,765
17.61%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.43 A$6.29
$6.23 FCFA 3,520
-28.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.07 A$7.20
$4.31 FCFA 2,433
17.63%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.90 A$4.12
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$97.6 A$139
$79.7 FCFA 45.0K
22.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 A$5.05
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.84 A$2.62
$2.86 FCFA 1,616
-35.66%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.44 A$53.2
$14.46 FCFA 8,166
158.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 A$1.63
$2.71 FCFA 1,533
-57.56%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.2K A$41.5K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K A$32.6K
$13.4K FCFA 7.6M
71.04%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$255
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.91 A$36.79
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.5 A$74.5
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.04 A$68.2
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.66 A$23.66
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Cinema Ticket
$13.87 A$19.70
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,559 A$2,214
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.5K A$17.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.2 A$99.7
$59.8 FCFA 33.8K
17.32%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.4 A$73.0
$90.4 FCFA 51.0K
-43.11%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$143
$42.87 FCFA 24.2K
134.97%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 A$159
$79.7 FCFA 45.0K
40.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,361 A$1,932
$1,319 FCFA 744.6K
3.20%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,083 A$1,538
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,332 A$3,311
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,718 A$2,439
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,612 A$10.8K
$1,437 FCFA 811.3K
429.83%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,588 A$7,935
$1,730 FCFA 977.1K
222.94%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,928 A$5,578
$837 FCFA 472.5K
369.49%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
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Last update for Australia: March 3, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: February 28, 2026

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