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

😐 Solo nomad: Central African Republic is 28.5% more expensive than China without rent, and 16.6% cheaper with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Central African Republic is 20.9% more expensive than China without rent, and 20.3% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Central African Republic
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
-
$2.86 ¥19.51
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
-
$23.89 ¥163
-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
-
$4.77 ¥32.61
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Cappuccino
-
$3.08 ¥21.02
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$0.44 ¥2.99
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.71 FCFA 951
$0.27 ¥1.84
533.33%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.63 FCFA 2,022
$0.93 ¥6.36
290.32%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.26 FCFA 2,927
$2.04 ¥13.96
157.84%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Central African Republic
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$5.36 FCFA 2,986
$1.78 ¥12.16
201.12%
White Bread (500g)
$4.31 FCFA 2,399
$1.60 ¥10.94
169.37%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.34 FCFA 2,415
$0.98 ¥6.70
342.86%
Eggs
$5.16 FCFA 2,874
$1.55 ¥10.60
232.90%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.96 FCFA 4,988
$13.22 ¥90.3
-32.22%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.84 FCFA 4,917
$3.39 ¥23.13
160.77%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.49 FCFA 1,941
$10.52 ¥71.9
-66.83%
Apples (1kg)
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$1.84 ¥12.59
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Banana (1kg)
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$1.30 ¥8.89
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Oranges (1kg)
$7.26 FCFA 4,042
$1.47 ¥10.03
393.88%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.19 FCFA 2,888
$1.15 ¥7.83
351.30%
Potato (1kg)
$4.51 FCFA 2,511
$0.72 ¥4.94
526.39%
Onion (1kg)
$6.11 FCFA 3,399
$0.94 ¥6.40
550.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.71 FCFA 1,507
$0.61 ¥4.16
344.26%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.66 FCFA 1,481
$0.53 ¥3.61
401.89%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.45 FCFA 2,478
$3.54 ¥24.15
25.71%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.30 FCFA 6,847
$11.89 ¥81.2
3.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$6.04 FCFA 3,361
$0.79 ¥5.39
664.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.36 FCFA 2,426
$1.69 ¥11.51
157.99%
🚌 Getting Around
Central African Republic
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
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$0.44 ¥2.98
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.6 FCFA 43.7K
$20.98 ¥143
274.45%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
-
$1.38 ¥9.39
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.93 FCFA 1,633
$0.35 ¥2.40
737.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.37 FCFA 7,997
$6.75 ¥46.13
112.89%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.58 FCFA 1,436
$1.16 ¥7.93
122.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
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$19.7K ¥134.8K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$13.6K FCFA 7.6M
$16.9K ¥115.8K
-19.57%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Central African Republic
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
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$50.3 ¥344
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
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$10.04 ¥68.5
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
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$11.39 ¥77.8
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Central African Republic
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
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$40.16 ¥274
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$14.68 ¥100
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Cinema Ticket
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$6.21 ¥42.39
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Central African Republic
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
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$402 ¥2,746
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$17.4K ¥119.1K
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Central African Republic
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$60.4 FCFA 33.6K
$46.39 ¥317
30.27%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$90.4 FCFA 50.3K
$32.60 ¥223
177.33%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$42.67 FCFA 23.7K
$71.3 ¥487
-40.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$78.1 FCFA 43.5K
$74.8 ¥511
4.44%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Central African Republic
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,336 FCFA 743.5K
$429 ¥2,931
211.35%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$261 ¥1,783
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
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$915 ¥6,253
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$545 ¥3,725
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,389 FCFA 773.1K
$5,127 ¥35.0K
-72.91%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,693 FCFA 942.3K
$2,614 ¥17.9K
-35.23%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Central African Republic
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$820 FCFA 456.2K
$1,061 ¥7,244
-22.71%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
4.06
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Last update for Central African Republic: April 13, 2026

Last update for China: April 12, 2026

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