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

😐 Solo nomad: Italy is 34.5% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 178% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Italy is 49.8% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 163.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$17.2 €14.85
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$80 €69.1
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.38 €9.82
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Cappuccino
$2 €1.72
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.87 €2.48
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.35 €1.17
$1.81 FCFA 1,022
-25.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.68 €4.91
$3.51 FCFA 1,989
61.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.1 €4.4
$5.27 FCFA 2,982
-3.23%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.68 €1.45
$5.4 FCFA 3,059
-68.89%
White Bread (500g)
$2.31 €2
$4.33 FCFA 2,454
-46.65%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.9 €2.5
$4.43 FCFA 2,509
-34.54%
Eggs
$4.04 €3.49
$5.33 FCFA 3,016
-24.20%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$16.69 €14.41
$8.93 FCFA 5,055
86.90%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.25 €10.58
$8.73 FCFA 4,939
40.32%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$20.16 €17.4
$3.5 FCFA 1,981
476.00%
Apples (1kg)
$2.47 €2.13
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Banana (1kg)
$2.12 €1.83
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.71 €2.34
$7.23 FCFA 4,094
-62.52%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.28 €2.83
$5.38 FCFA 3,047
-39.03%
Potato (1kg)
$2.04 €1.76
$4.44 FCFA 2,515
-54.05%
Onion (1kg)
$1.82 €1.57
$6.26 FCFA 3,545
-70.93%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.47 €1.27
$2.67 FCFA 1,513
-44.94%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.51 €0.44
$2.71 FCFA 1,531
-81.18%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.75 €5.83
$4.45 FCFA 2,518
51.69%
Wine (Bottle)
$7 €6.04
$11.86 FCFA 6,715
-40.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 €1.57
$6.03 FCFA 3,415
-69.82%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.53 €2.18
$4.47 FCFA 2,531
-43.40%
🚌 Getting Around
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.96 €1.69
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$42.43 €36.63
$79.3 FCFA 44.9K
-46.50%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.68 €4.9
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.59 €1.38
$2.93 FCFA 1,658
-45.73%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$34.1 €29.45
$14.77 FCFA 8,360
130.87%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.01 €1.74
$2.71 FCFA 1,532
-25.83%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$31.8K €27.4K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$32.7K €28.2K
$13.5K FCFA 7.6M
142.93%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$222 €192
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.37 €11.55
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.76 €27.42
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.5 €49.63
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25.84 €22.31
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Cinema Ticket
$10.21 €8.82
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$576 €497
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.7K €9,249
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$92.9 €80.2
$61.3 FCFA 34.7K
51.69%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.84 €35.26
$90.5 FCFA 51.2K
-54.87%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$98.4 €84.9
$42.84 FCFA 24.2K
129.58%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$131 €113
$80.2 FCFA 45.4K
63.48%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$853 €737
$1,346 FCFA 761.9K
-36.60%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$658 €568
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,518 €1,311
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,072 €926
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,096 €3,537
$1,402 FCFA 793.4K
192.24%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,595 €2,240
$1,708 FCFA 966.5K
51.96%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,960 €1,692
$839 FCFA 475.1K
133.47%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.41
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Last update for Italy: October 27, 2025

Last update for Central African Republic: October 27, 2025

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