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

😐 Solo nomad: Italy is 30.6% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 180.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Italy is 66.4% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 167.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$17.12 €14.74
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$82.4 €71.0
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.37 €9.79
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Cappuccino
$1.99 €1.71
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.99 €2.58
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.32 €1.14
$1.79 FCFA 1,009
-26.26%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.75 €4.95
$3.60 FCFA 2,034
59.72%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.20 €4.47
$5.32 FCFA 3,007
-2.26%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.68 €1.44
$5.17 FCFA 2,920
-67.50%
White Bread (500g)
$2.30 €1.98
$4.33 FCFA 2,444
-46.88%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.92 €2.51
$4.34 FCFA 2,453
-32.72%
Eggs
$3.91 €3.36
$5.17 FCFA 2,917
-24.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$16.27 €14.01
$8.72 FCFA 4,925
86.58%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.30 €10.59
$9.05 FCFA 5,110
35.91%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$20.26 €17.44
$3.56 FCFA 2,011
469.10%
Apples (1kg)
$2.46 €2.12
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Banana (1kg)
$2.23 €1.92
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.74 €2.36
$7.03 FCFA 3,970
-61.02%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.33 €2.86
$5.18 FCFA 2,927
-35.71%
Potato (1kg)
$1.95 €1.68
$4.50 FCFA 2,539
-56.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.89 €1.63
$6.35 FCFA 3,584
-70.24%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.53 €1.32
$2.67 FCFA 1,507
-42.70%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.54 €0.46
$2.64 FCFA 1,490
-79.55%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$7.03 €6.05
$4.43 FCFA 2,500
58.69%
Wine (Bottle)
$6.81 €5.86
$11.98 FCFA 6,765
-43.16%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.74 €1.49
$6.23 FCFA 3,520
-72.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.44 €2.10
$4.31 FCFA 2,433
-43.39%
🚌 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)
$41.74 €35.94
$79.7 FCFA 45.0K
-47.62%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.63 €4.85
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.59 €1.37
$2.86 FCFA 1,616
-44.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$35.32 €30.41
$14.46 FCFA 8,166
144.26%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.08 €1.79
$2.71 FCFA 1,533
-23.25%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.6K €28.1K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.2K €28.5K
$13.4K FCFA 7.6M
147.06%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$225 €193
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.40 €11.54
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.48 €27.10
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.4 €49.40
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25.47 €21.93
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Cinema Ticket
$10.36 €8.92
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$576 €496
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.7K €9,238
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$91.0 €78.3
$59.8 FCFA 33.8K
52.05%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.85 €34.31
$90.4 FCFA 51.0K
-55.90%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$99.9 €86.0
$42.87 FCFA 24.2K
133.01%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$130 €112
$79.7 FCFA 45.0K
62.65%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$855 €736
$1,319 FCFA 744.6K
-35.19%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$664 €572
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,508 €1,298
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,105 €951
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,810 €3,281
$1,437 FCFA 811.3K
165.23%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,467 €2,124
$1,730 FCFA 977.1K
42.60%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,932 €1,663
$837 FCFA 472.5K
130.85%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.41
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Last update for Italy: March 2, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: February 28, 2026

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