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

🙂 Solo nomad: Brazil is 20.5% cheaper than Central African Republic without rent, and 22.7% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Brazil is 15.1% cheaper than Central African Republic without rent, and 25% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.29 R$26.42
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$29.02 R$145
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.19 R$30.88
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Cappuccino
$1.71 R$8.56
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.07 R$5.34
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.66 R$3.30
$1.71 FCFA 951
-61.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.78 R$8.90
$3.63 FCFA 2,022
-50.96%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 R$13.08
$5.26 FCFA 2,927
-50.19%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.95 R$4.73
$5.36 FCFA 2,986
-82.28%
White Bread (500g)
$1.53 R$7.63
$4.31 FCFA 2,399
-64.50%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.23 R$6.11
$4.34 FCFA 2,415
-71.66%
Eggs
$2.12 R$10.57
$5.16 FCFA 2,874
-58.91%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.71 R$43.49
$8.96 FCFA 4,988
-2.79%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.67 R$18.30
$8.84 FCFA 4,917
-58.48%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.44 R$37.14
$3.49 FCFA 1,941
113.18%
Apples (1kg)
$2.12 R$10.57
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Banana (1kg)
$1.33 R$6.62
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.14 R$5.67
$7.26 FCFA 4,042
-84.30%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.50 R$7.50
$5.19 FCFA 2,888
-71.10%
Potato (1kg)
$1.18 R$5.90
$4.51 FCFA 2,511
-73.84%
Onion (1kg)
$1.11 R$5.55
$6.11 FCFA 3,399
-81.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.75 R$3.74
$2.71 FCFA 1,507
-72.32%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.70 R$3.48
$2.66 FCFA 1,481
-73.68%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.13 R$10.64
$4.45 FCFA 2,478
-52.13%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.78 R$38.84
$12.30 FCFA 6,847
-36.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 R$5.82
$6.04 FCFA 3,361
-80.63%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.16 R$10.79
$4.36 FCFA 2,426
-50.46%
🚌 Getting Around
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.94 R$4.71
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$40.50 R$202
$78.6 FCFA 43.7K
-48.45%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.05 R$5.26
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.87 R$4.35
$2.93 FCFA 1,633
-70.31%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$7.34 R$36.65
$14.37 FCFA 7,997
-48.92%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.09 R$5.43
$2.58 FCFA 1,436
-57.75%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.5K R$107.3K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$28.1K R$140.2K
$13.6K FCFA 7.6M
106.14%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$67.9 R$339
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.96 R$69.7
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.11 R$95.4
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$23.13 R$115
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.65 R$113
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Cinema Ticket
$6.17 R$30.77
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$289 R$1,443
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,313 R$36.5K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$49.43 R$247
$60.4 FCFA 33.6K
-18.20%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.74 R$213
$90.4 FCFA 50.3K
-52.73%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$76.9 R$384
$42.67 FCFA 23.7K
80.20%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$62.4 R$311
$78.1 FCFA 43.5K
-20.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$336 R$1,677
$1,336 FCFA 743.5K
-74.84%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$230 R$1,148
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$647 R$3,227
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$447 R$2,229
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,885 R$9,404
$1,389 FCFA 773.1K
35.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,276 R$6,369
$1,693 FCFA 942.3K
-24.62%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Brazil
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$535 R$2,670
$820 FCFA 456.2K
-34.73%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
11.16
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Last update for Brazil: April 12, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: April 13, 2026

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