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

😐 Solo nomad: Italy is 28.8% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 184% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Italy is 58.1% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 162.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$17.66 €15.22
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$81.0 €69.8
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.38 €9.81
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Cappuccino
$1.98 €1.71
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.97 €2.56
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 €1.14
$1.81 FCFA 1,023
-27.07%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.83 €5.03
$3.58 FCFA 2,023
62.85%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.30 €4.57
$5.35 FCFA 3,025
-0.93%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.63 €1.41
$5.15 FCFA 2,911
-68.35%
White Bread (500g)
$2.41 €2.08
$4.52 FCFA 2,554
-46.68%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.04 €2.62
$4.53 FCFA 2,557
-32.89%
Eggs
$4.13 €3.56
$5.18 FCFA 2,925
-20.27%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$16.37 €14.11
$9.00 FCFA 5,084
81.89%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.61 €10.87
$8.87 FCFA 5,012
42.16%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$20.75 €17.89
$3.47 FCFA 1,961
497.98%
Apples (1kg)
$2.47 €2.13
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Banana (1kg)
$2.23 €1.92
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.69 €2.32
$7.13 FCFA 4,027
-62.27%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.35 €2.89
$5.38 FCFA 3,043
-37.73%
Potato (1kg)
$1.93 €1.67
$4.34 FCFA 2,453
-55.53%
Onion (1kg)
$1.88 €1.62
$6.23 FCFA 3,521
-69.82%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.53 €1.32
$2.60 FCFA 1,468
-41.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 €0.47
$2.71 FCFA 1,531
-80.07%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$7.11 €6.13
$4.51 FCFA 2,548
57.65%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.10 €6.12
$12.12 FCFA 6,852
-41.42%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.80 €1.55
$6.30 FCFA 3,560
-71.43%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.52 €2.17
$4.31 FCFA 2,435
-41.53%
🚌 Getting Around
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.95 €1.68
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$42.04 €36.24
$79.4 FCFA 44.9K
-47.03%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.96 €5.13
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.54 €1.33
$2.96 FCFA 1,671
-47.97%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$34.47 €29.71
$14.39 FCFA 8,134
139.54%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.10 €1.81
$2.60 FCFA 1,471
-19.23%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.4K €28.0K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.8K €29.1K
$13.5K FCFA 7.6M
151.38%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$220 €190
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.51 €11.65
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.00 €26.72
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.9 €49.91
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25.31 €21.82
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Cinema Ticket
$10.47 €9.02
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$572 €493
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.5K €9,091
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$89.8 €77.4
$61.3 FCFA 34.7K
46.36%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.65 €35.04
$91.1 FCFA 51.5K
-55.35%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$100 €86.3
$42.30 FCFA 23.9K
136.71%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$133 €115
$81.1 FCFA 45.8K
64.50%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$841 €725
$1,333 FCFA 753.3K
-36.94%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$656 €565
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,480 €1,276
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,086 €937
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,916 €3,376
$1,429 FCFA 807.5K
174.06%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,472 €2,131
$1,711 FCFA 967.2K
44.46%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,964 €1,693
$845 FCFA 477.4K
132.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.41
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Last update for Italy: January 11, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: January 11, 2026

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