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

😐 Solo nomad: Canada is 67.4% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 263.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Canada is 86.3% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 227.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$18.25 CA$25.01
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$72.9 CA$99.8
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.06 CA$15.16
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Cappuccino
$3.72 CA$5.10
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.17 CA$2.97
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.67 CA$2.29
$1.71 FCFA 951
-2.34%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.01 CA$8.24
$3.63 FCFA 2,022
65.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.06 CA$8.30
$5.26 FCFA 2,927
15.21%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.31 CA$3.17
$5.36 FCFA 2,986
-56.90%
White Bread (500g)
$2.65 CA$3.63
$4.31 FCFA 2,399
-38.52%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.60 CA$4.93
$4.34 FCFA 2,415
-17.05%
Eggs
$3.57 CA$4.89
$5.16 FCFA 2,874
-30.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$11.60 CA$15.89
$8.96 FCFA 4,988
29.46%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.44 CA$17.04
$8.84 FCFA 4,917
40.72%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.25 CA$20.89
$3.49 FCFA 1,941
336.96%
Apples (1kg)
$4.33 CA$5.94
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Banana (1kg)
$1.45 CA$1.99
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Oranges (1kg)
$3.78 CA$5.18
$7.26 FCFA 4,042
-47.93%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.21 CA$5.77
$5.19 FCFA 2,888
-18.88%
Potato (1kg)
$2.69 CA$3.68
$4.51 FCFA 2,511
-40.35%
Onion (1kg)
$2.75 CA$3.77
$6.11 FCFA 3,399
-54.99%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.52 CA$3.45
$2.71 FCFA 1,507
-7.01%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.86 CA$2.54
$2.66 FCFA 1,481
-30.08%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$14.70 CA$20.14
$4.45 FCFA 2,478
230.34%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.06 CA$17.90
$12.30 FCFA 6,847
6.18%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$3.00 CA$4.10
$6.04 FCFA 3,361
-50.33%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.37 CA$4.61
$4.36 FCFA 2,426
-22.71%
🚌 Getting Around
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.62 CA$3.59
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$75.5 CA$103
$78.6 FCFA 43.7K
-3.84%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.50 CA$4.79
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.49 CA$2.04
$2.93 FCFA 1,633
-49.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$28.59 CA$39.17
$14.37 FCFA 7,997
98.96%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 CA$1.58
$2.58 FCFA 1,436
-55.43%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$24.8K CA$33.9K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$20.9K CA$28.6K
$13.6K FCFA 7.6M
53.27%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$152 CA$208
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$45.94 CA$62.9
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$64.0 CA$87.7
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$42.93 CA$58.8
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$17.73 CA$24.29
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Cinema Ticket
$11.48 CA$15.72
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$810 CA$1,110
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K CA$16.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$55.5 CA$76.0
$60.4 FCFA 33.6K
-8.22%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.89 CA$57.4
$90.4 FCFA 50.3K
-53.67%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$90.1 CA$123
$42.67 FCFA 23.7K
111.04%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$106 CA$146
$78.1 FCFA 43.5K
36.02%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,340 CA$1,836
$1,336 FCFA 743.5K
0.30%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,217 CA$1,668
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,186 CA$2,995
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,828 CA$2,505
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,863 CA$6,663
$1,389 FCFA 773.1K
250.08%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$3,966 CA$5,434
$1,693 FCFA 942.3K
134.24%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Canada
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,042 CA$4,167
$820 FCFA 456.2K
271.11%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.33
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Last update for Canada: April 11, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: April 13, 2026

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