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

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 47.5% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 270.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 74.1% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 229.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.70 CA$25.62
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 CA$102
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.14 CA$15.26
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Cappuccino
$3.75 CA$5.13
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.12 CA$2.90
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.75 CA$2.40
$1.79 FCFA 1,009
-2.23%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.95 CA$8.15
$3.60 FCFA 2,034
65.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.07 CA$8.31
$5.32 FCFA 3,007
14.10%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.21 CA$3.03
$5.17 FCFA 2,920
-57.25%
White Bread (500g)
$2.70 CA$3.70
$4.33 FCFA 2,444
-37.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.63 CA$4.98
$4.34 FCFA 2,453
-16.36%
Eggs
$3.57 CA$4.89
$5.17 FCFA 2,917
-30.95%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.60 CA$15.89
$8.72 FCFA 4,925
33.03%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.17 CA$16.67
$9.05 FCFA 5,110
34.48%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.29 CA$20.95
$3.56 FCFA 2,011
329.49%
Apples (1kg)
$4.32 CA$5.92
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Banana (1kg)
$1.50 CA$2.06
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Oranges (1kg)
$3.87 CA$5.30
$7.03 FCFA 3,970
-44.95%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 CA$5.86
$5.18 FCFA 2,927
-17.37%
Potato (1kg)
$2.79 CA$3.82
$4.50 FCFA 2,539
-38.00%
Onion (1kg)
$2.62 CA$3.59
$6.35 FCFA 3,584
-58.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.63 CA$3.61
$2.67 FCFA 1,507
-1.50%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.79 CA$2.46
$2.64 FCFA 1,490
-32.20%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.95 CA$20.48
$4.43 FCFA 2,500
237.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.91 CA$17.69
$11.98 FCFA 6,765
7.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.03 CA$4.16
$6.23 FCFA 3,520
-51.36%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.39 CA$4.64
$4.31 FCFA 2,433
-21.35%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.60 CA$3.56
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.0 CA$107
$79.7 FCFA 45.0K
-2.15%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.40 CA$4.65
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.55 CA$2.12
$2.86 FCFA 1,616
-45.80%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.12 CA$38.52
$14.46 FCFA 8,166
94.47%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 CA$1.58
$2.71 FCFA 1,533
-57.20%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$25.1K CA$34.4K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.5K CA$28.0K
$13.4K FCFA 7.6M
52.48%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$157 CA$216
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.83 CA$62.8
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$62.4 CA$85.5
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$43.42 CA$59.5
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.87 CA$24.49
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Cinema Ticket
$11.55 CA$15.83
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$806 CA$1,104
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.2K CA$16.6K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.3 CA$75.8
$59.8 FCFA 33.8K
-7.59%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.55 CA$58.3
$90.4 FCFA 51.0K
-52.91%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.1 CA$122
$42.87 FCFA 24.2K
107.84%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 CA$148
$79.7 FCFA 45.0K
35.72%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,367 CA$1,873
$1,319 FCFA 744.6K
3.67%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,202 CA$1,647
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,177 CA$2,983
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,891 CA$2,590
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,050 CA$6,919
$1,437 FCFA 811.3K
251.54%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,046 CA$5,544
$1,730 FCFA 977.1K
133.87%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,008 CA$4,121
$837 FCFA 472.5K
259.48%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
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Last update for Canada: March 2, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: February 28, 2026

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