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

🙂 Solo nomad: China is 30.5% cheaper than Central African Republic without rent, and 23.6% more expensive with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: China is 27.7% cheaper than Central African Republic without rent, and 25.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
China
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$2.85 ¥20.46
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$23.97 ¥172
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$4.96 ¥35.61
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Cappuccino
$3.13 ¥22.47
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 ¥3.18
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.29 ¥2.1
$1.81 FCFA 1,022
-83.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.95 ¥6.83
$3.51 FCFA 1,989
-72.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 ¥15.32
$5.27 FCFA 2,982
-59.39%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
China
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.85 ¥13.23
$5.4 FCFA 3,059
-65.74%
White Bread (500g)
$1.68 ¥12.06
$4.33 FCFA 2,454
-61.20%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 ¥6.81
$4.43 FCFA 2,509
-78.56%
Eggs
$1.55 ¥11.11
$5.33 FCFA 3,016
-70.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.25 ¥95.1
$8.93 FCFA 5,055
48.38%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.28 ¥23.52
$8.73 FCFA 4,939
-62.43%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.85 ¥77.8
$3.5 FCFA 1,981
210.00%
Apples (1kg)
$1.77 ¥12.66
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Banana (1kg)
$1.26 ¥9.01
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Oranges (1kg)
$1.5 ¥10.73
$7.23 FCFA 4,094
-79.25%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.19 ¥8.5
$5.38 FCFA 3,047
-77.88%
Potato (1kg)
$0.75 ¥5.4
$4.44 FCFA 2,515
-83.11%
Onion (1kg)
$0.86 ¥6.15
$6.26 FCFA 3,545
-86.26%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.61 ¥4.37
$2.67 FCFA 1,513
-77.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.58 ¥4.14
$2.71 FCFA 1,531
-78.60%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$3.45 ¥24.74
$4.45 FCFA 2,518
-22.47%
Wine (Bottle)
$11.3 ¥81.1
$11.86 FCFA 6,715
-4.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.84 ¥6
$6.03 FCFA 3,415
-86.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 ¥12.05
$4.47 FCFA 2,531
-62.42%
🚌 Getting Around
China
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.4 ¥2.86
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$20.83 ¥149
$79.3 FCFA 44.9K
-73.74%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$1.36 ¥9.74
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.35 ¥2.55
$2.93 FCFA 1,658
-88.05%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.8 ¥48.75
$14.77 FCFA 8,360
-53.96%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.12 ¥8.05
$2.71 FCFA 1,532
-58.67%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$19.2K ¥137.7K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.7K ¥119.8K
$13.5K FCFA 7.6M
24.08%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
China
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$51.4 ¥369
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.77 ¥70.1
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$11.34 ¥81.3
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
China
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$39.55 ¥284
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$14.89 ¥107
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Cinema Ticket
$6.23 ¥44.71
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🧸 Childcare & Education
China
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$417 ¥2,989
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$17.7K ¥126.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
China
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$45.65 ¥327
$61.3 FCFA 34.7K
-25.47%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$33.49 ¥240
$90.5 FCFA 51.2K
-62.99%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$71.8 ¥515
$42.84 FCFA 24.2K
67.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$72.9 ¥523
$80.2 FCFA 45.4K
-9.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
China
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$445 ¥3,194
$1,346 FCFA 761.9K
-66.92%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$255 ¥1,830
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$915 ¥6,566
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$543 ¥3,895
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,142 ¥44.1K
$1,402 FCFA 793.4K
338.14%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,860 ¥20.5K
$1,708 FCFA 966.5K
67.49%
💵 Salaries & Financials
China
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$942 ¥6,755
$839 FCFA 475.1K
12.19%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.06
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Last update for China: October 29, 2025

Last update for Central African Republic: October 27, 2025

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