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Cost of Living Comparison Between Central African Republic and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Central African Republic and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Central African Republic is 37.3% cheaper than United States without rent, and 76.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Central African Republic is 44% cheaper than United States without rent, and 73.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
-
$20.22 $20.22
-
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
-
$75.7 $75.7
-
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
-
$11.47 $11.47
-
Cappuccino
-
$5.13 $5.13
-
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$2.61 $2.61
-
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.81 FCFA 1,023
$2.14 $2.14
-15.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.58 FCFA 2,023
$6.17 $6.17
-41.98%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.35 FCFA 3,025
$7.07 $7.07
-24.33%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$5.15 FCFA 2,911
$1.08 $1.08
376.85%
White Bread (500g)
$4.52 FCFA 2,554
$3.74 $3.74
20.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.53 FCFA 2,557
$4.57 $4.57
-0.88%
Eggs
$5.18 FCFA 2,925
$4.20 $4.20
23.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.00 FCFA 5,084
$13.02 $13.02
-30.88%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.87 FCFA 5,012
$12.18 $12.18
-27.18%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$3.47 FCFA 1,961
$16.14 $16.14
-78.50%
Apples (1kg)
-
$5.31 $5.31
-
Banana (1kg)
-
$1.72 $1.72
-
Oranges (1kg)
$7.13 FCFA 4,027
$4.59 $4.59
55.34%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.38 FCFA 3,043
$4.96 $4.96
8.47%
Potato (1kg)
$4.34 FCFA 2,453
$3.00 $3.00
44.67%
Onion (1kg)
$6.23 FCFA 3,521
$3.04 $3.04
104.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.60 FCFA 1,468
$2.18 $2.18
19.27%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.71 FCFA 1,531
$2.19 $2.19
23.74%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$4.51 FCFA 2,548
$10.16 $10.16
-55.61%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.12 FCFA 6,852
$15.16 $15.16
-20.05%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$6.30 FCFA 3,560
$1.99 $1.99
216.58%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.31 FCFA 2,435
$3.71 $3.71
16.17%
🚌 Getting Around
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
-
$2.48 $2.48
-
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$79.4 FCFA 44.9K
$63.9 $63.9
24.27%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
-
$3.69 $3.69
-
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.96 FCFA 1,671
$1.76 $1.76
68.18%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$14.39 FCFA 8,134
$30.06 $30.06
-52.13%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.60 FCFA 1,471
$0.96 $0.96
170.83%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
-
$30.2K $30.2K
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$13.5K FCFA 7.6M
$26.3K $26.3K
-48.85%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
-
$207 $207
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
-
$57.0 $57.0
-
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
-
$71.5 $71.5
-
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
-
$45.91 $45.91
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
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$22.25 $22.25
-
Cinema Ticket
-
$14.13 $14.13
-
🧸 Childcare & Education
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
-
$1,385 $1,385
-
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
-
$22.2K $22.2K
-
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.3 FCFA 34.7K
$52.1 $52.1
17.70%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$91.1 FCFA 51.5K
$42.53 $42.53
114.08%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$42.30 FCFA 23.9K
$89.9 $89.9
-52.96%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$81.1 FCFA 45.8K
$114 $114
-29.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,333 FCFA 753.3K
$1,743 $1,743
-23.53%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$1,422 $1,422
-
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
-
$2,821 $2,821
-
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
-
$2,370 $2,370
-
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,429 FCFA 807.5K
$3,338 $3,338
-57.19%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,711 FCFA 967.2K
$2,615 $2,615
-34.56%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Central African Republic
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$845 FCFA 477.4K
$4,230 $4,230
-80.03%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
0
6.51
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Last update for Central African Republic: January 11, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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