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

😐 Solo nomad: Spain is 19.7% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 172.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Spain is 26.6% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 143.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.02 €13.83
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$57.6 €49.75
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.6 €9.15
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Cappuccino
$2.39 €2.06
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.6 €2.24
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.91 €1.65
$1.81 FCFA 1,022
5.52%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.44 €2.97
$3.51 FCFA 1,989
-1.99%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.11 €3.55
$5.27 FCFA 2,982
-22.01%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.18 €1.02
$5.4 FCFA 3,059
-78.15%
White Bread (500g)
$1.53 €1.32
$4.33 FCFA 2,454
-64.67%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.61 €1.39
$4.43 FCFA 2,509
-63.66%
Eggs
$3.1 €2.68
$5.33 FCFA 3,016
-41.84%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$14.26 €12.32
$8.93 FCFA 5,055
59.69%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.6 €7.42
$8.73 FCFA 4,939
-1.49%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$15.7 €13.56
$3.5 FCFA 1,981
348.57%
Apples (1kg)
$2.45 €2.12
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Banana (1kg)
$2.07 €1.78
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.03 €1.75
$7.23 FCFA 4,094
-71.92%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.65 €2.29
$5.38 FCFA 3,047
-50.74%
Potato (1kg)
$1.83 €1.58
$4.44 FCFA 2,515
-58.78%
Onion (1kg)
$1.96 €1.69
$6.26 FCFA 3,545
-68.69%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.36 €1.17
$2.67 FCFA 1,513
-49.06%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.74 €0.64
$2.71 FCFA 1,531
-72.69%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$6.43 €5.55
$4.45 FCFA 2,518
44.49%
Wine (Bottle)
$5.72 €4.94
$11.86 FCFA 6,715
-51.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.32 €1.14
$6.03 FCFA 3,415
-78.11%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.08 €1.8
$4.47 FCFA 2,531
-53.47%
🚌 Getting Around
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.79 €1.54
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$34.46 €29.75
$79.3 FCFA 44.9K
-56.55%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.56 €3.94
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.33 €1.15
$2.93 FCFA 1,658
-54.61%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$26.41 €22.8
$14.77 FCFA 8,360
78.81%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.83 €1.58
$2.71 FCFA 1,532
-32.47%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$39.3K €33.9K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$31.2K €27K
$13.5K FCFA 7.6M
132.16%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$149 €128
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$20.46 €17.67
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$33.3 €28.75
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$47.32 €40.85
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$15.64 €13.5
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Cinema Ticket
$9.52 €8.22
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$522 €451
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,960 €8,600
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$87.2 €75.3
$61.3 FCFA 34.7K
42.42%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$37.22 €32.13
$90.5 FCFA 51.2K
-58.87%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$91.5 €79
$42.84 FCFA 24.2K
113.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$108 €93
$80.2 FCFA 45.4K
34.29%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,050 €907
$1,346 FCFA 761.9K
-21.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$812 €701
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,692 €1,460
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,239 €1,069
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,233 €3,655
$1,402 FCFA 793.4K
202.00%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,725 €2,353
$1,708 FCFA 966.5K
59.58%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Spain
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$1,998 €1,725
$839 FCFA 475.1K
138.08%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
3.51
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Last update for Spain: October 28, 2025

Last update for Central African Republic: October 27, 2025

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