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

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 48.2% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 256.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 58.2% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 208% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
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Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$1.81 FCFA 1,022
22.65%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$3.51 FCFA 1,989
87.18%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$5.27 FCFA 2,982
32.45%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$5.4 FCFA 3,059
-72.22%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$4.33 FCFA 2,454
-44.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
$4.43 FCFA 2,509
-54.40%
Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$5.33 FCFA 3,016
-17.82%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$8.93 FCFA 5,055
-0.78%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$8.73 FCFA 4,939
-5.38%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$3.5 FCFA 1,981
304.00%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
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Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$7.23 FCFA 4,094
-60.44%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$5.38 FCFA 3,047
-21.00%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$4.44 FCFA 2,515
-42.57%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$6.26 FCFA 3,545
-65.02%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$2.67 FCFA 1,513
-16.10%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$2.71 FCFA 1,531
-42.07%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$4.45 FCFA 2,518
604.72%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
$11.86 FCFA 6,715
12.31%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$6.03 FCFA 3,415
-23.55%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$4.47 FCFA 2,531
11.19%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
$79.3 FCFA 44.9K
23.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$2.93 FCFA 1,658
-37.88%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
$14.77 FCFA 8,360
155.79%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$2.71 FCFA 1,532
-55.72%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
$13.5K FCFA 7.6M
67.43%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
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Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
$61.3 FCFA 34.7K
17.00%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
$90.5 FCFA 51.2K
-43.14%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
$42.84 FCFA 24.2K
135.88%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
$80.2 FCFA 45.4K
36.96%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$1,346 FCFA 761.9K
3.61%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$1,402 FCFA 793.4K
398.30%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$1,708 FCFA 966.5K
199.06%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$839 FCFA 475.1K
331.95%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Central African Republic: October 27, 2025

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