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

🙂 Solo nomad: Central African Republic is 39.1% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 71.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Central African Republic is 43.5% cheaper than Australia without rent, and 68.2% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
-
$16.48 A$22.91
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
-
$76.8 A$107
-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
-
$9.50 A$13.20
-
Cappuccino
-
$3.41 A$4.74
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.59 A$3.60
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 FCFA 951
$2.20 A$3.06
-22.27%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.63 FCFA 2,022
$6.35 A$8.82
-42.83%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.26 FCFA 2,927
$7.00 A$9.73
-24.86%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$5.36 FCFA 2,986
$1.49 A$2.08
259.73%
White Bread (500g)
$4.31 FCFA 2,399
$2.44 A$3.39
76.64%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.34 FCFA 2,415
$2.09 A$2.90
107.66%
Eggs
$5.16 FCFA 2,874
$4.31 A$5.99
19.72%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.96 FCFA 4,988
$8.99 A$12.49
-0.33%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 FCFA 4,917
$8.47 A$11.77
4.37%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.49 FCFA 1,941
$13.71 A$19.06
-74.54%
Apples (1kg)
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$3.15 A$4.37
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Banana (1kg)
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$2.70 A$3.75
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Oranges (1kg)
$7.26 FCFA 4,042
$2.89 A$4.02
151.21%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.19 FCFA 2,888
$4.42 A$6.14
17.42%
Potato (1kg)
$4.51 FCFA 2,511
$2.51 A$3.48
79.68%
Onion (1kg)
$6.11 FCFA 3,399
$2.09 A$2.91
192.34%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.71 FCFA 1,507
$2.28 A$3.17
18.86%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.66 FCFA 1,481
$1.52 A$2.11
75.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.45 FCFA 2,478
$31.27 A$43.46
-85.77%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.30 FCFA 6,847
$14.43 A$20.06
-14.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$6.04 FCFA 3,361
$4.44 A$6.17
36.04%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 FCFA 2,426
$5.03 A$7.00
-13.32%
🚌 Getting Around
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$2.86 A$3.97
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.6 FCFA 43.7K
$96.7 A$134
-18.73%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
-
$3.67 A$5.11
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.93 FCFA 1,633
$1.75 A$2.43
67.43%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.37 FCFA 7,997
$37.40 A$52.0
-61.58%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.58 FCFA 1,436
$1.16 A$1.61
122.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
-
$29.2K A$40.7K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$13.6K FCFA 7.6M
$22.5K A$31.3K
-39.52%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$175 A$243
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$25.88 A$35.97
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$52.3 A$72.7
-
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$46.98 A$65.3
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$16.32 A$22.69
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Cinema Ticket
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$13.87 A$19.27
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$1,587 A$2,205
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$12.7K A$17.6K
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.4 FCFA 33.6K
$70.3 A$97.7
-13.99%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$90.4 FCFA 50.3K
$49.95 A$69.4
81.00%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$42.67 FCFA 23.7K
$101 A$140
-57.64%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 FCFA 43.5K
$112 A$155
-30.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,336 FCFA 743.5K
$1,406 A$1,954
-4.96%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,109 A$1,541
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$2,269 A$3,153
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,772 A$2,463
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,389 FCFA 773.1K
$7,610 A$10.6K
-81.75%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,693 FCFA 942.3K
$5,713 A$7,942
-70.36%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Central African Republic
Australia
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$820 FCFA 456.2K
$3,890 A$5,408
-78.93%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
6.35
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Last update for Central African Republic: April 13, 2026

Last update for Australia: April 12, 2026

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