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

😐 Solo nomad: Italy is 46% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 174.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Italy is 70.1% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 166.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$17.19 €14.58
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$79.5 €67.5
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.53 €9.78
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Cappuccino
$1.95 €1.66
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.97 €2.52
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.36 €1.15
$1.71 FCFA 951
-20.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.64 €4.79
$3.63 FCFA 2,022
55.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.18 €4.39
$5.26 FCFA 2,927
-1.52%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.62 €1.37
$5.36 FCFA 2,986
-69.78%
White Bread (500g)
$2.40 €2.03
$4.31 FCFA 2,399
-44.32%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.93 €2.48
$4.34 FCFA 2,415
-32.49%
Eggs
$3.96 €3.36
$5.16 FCFA 2,874
-23.26%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$16.71 €14.17
$8.96 FCFA 4,988
86.50%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.63 €10.71
$8.84 FCFA 4,917
42.87%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$20.75 €17.60
$3.49 FCFA 1,941
494.56%
Apples (1kg)
$2.51 €2.13
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Banana (1kg)
$2.24 €1.90
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.68 €2.28
$7.26 FCFA 4,042
-63.09%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.35 €2.84
$5.19 FCFA 2,888
-35.45%
Potato (1kg)
$2.03 €1.72
$4.51 FCFA 2,511
-54.99%
Onion (1kg)
$1.84 €1.56
$6.11 FCFA 3,399
-69.89%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.52 €1.29
$2.71 FCFA 1,507
-43.91%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.50 €0.43
$2.66 FCFA 1,481
-81.20%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.91 €5.86
$4.45 FCFA 2,478
55.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$7.23 €6.13
$12.30 FCFA 6,847
-41.22%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.83 €1.55
$6.04 FCFA 3,361
-69.70%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.52 €2.14
$4.36 FCFA 2,426
-42.20%
🚌 Getting Around
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.93 €1.63
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$43.04 €36.50
$78.6 FCFA 43.7K
-45.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.63 €4.78
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.52 €1.29
$2.93 FCFA 1,633
-48.12%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$34.84 €29.55
$14.37 FCFA 7,997
142.45%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$2.02 €1.71
$2.58 FCFA 1,436
-21.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$32.9K €27.9K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$33.6K €28.5K
$13.6K FCFA 7.6M
146.43%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$221 €187
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$13.55 €11.49
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$31.59 €26.79
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.4 €48.67
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$25.69 €21.78
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Cinema Ticket
$10.24 €8.69
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$579 €491
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$10.5K €8,919
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$92.2 €78.2
$60.4 FCFA 33.6K
52.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$40.41 €34.27
$90.4 FCFA 50.3K
-55.30%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 €85.7
$42.67 FCFA 23.7K
136.75%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$133 €113
$78.1 FCFA 43.5K
70.08%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$851 €722
$1,336 FCFA 743.5K
-36.31%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$655 €555
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,515 €1,285
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,076 €912
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,967 €3,364
$1,389 FCFA 773.1K
185.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,426 €2,057
$1,693 FCFA 942.3K
43.25%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Italy
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,938 €1,644
$820 FCFA 456.2K
136.45%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
4.41
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Last update for Italy: April 14, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: April 13, 2026

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