Cost of Living Comparison Between United Kingdom and Central African Republic Cost of Living Comparison Between United Kingdom and Central African Republic

😐 Solo nomad: United Kingdom is 57.8% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 272% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United Kingdom is 82.3% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 238.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.53 £15.17
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$88.0 £65.0
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.00 £7.39
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Cappuccino
$4.59 £3.39
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.49 £1.84
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.68 £1.24
$1.71 FCFA 951
-1.75%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.76 £4.99
$3.63 FCFA 2,022
86.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.26 £4.63
$5.26 FCFA 2,927
19.01%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.64 £1.21
$5.36 FCFA 2,986
-69.40%
White Bread (500g)
$1.73 £1.28
$4.31 FCFA 2,399
-59.86%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.18 £1.61
$4.34 FCFA 2,415
-49.77%
Eggs
$4.06 £3.00
$5.16 FCFA 2,874
-21.32%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.49 £7.02
$8.96 FCFA 4,988
5.92%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.81 £6.51
$8.84 FCFA 4,917
-0.34%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.17 £10.47
$3.49 FCFA 1,941
306.02%
Apples (1kg)
$3.02 £2.23
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Banana (1kg)
$1.60 £1.18
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.89 £2.13
$7.26 FCFA 4,042
-60.19%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.42 £2.53
$5.19 FCFA 2,888
-34.10%
Potato (1kg)
$1.64 £1.21
$4.51 FCFA 2,511
-63.64%
Onion (1kg)
$1.54 £1.14
$6.11 FCFA 3,399
-74.80%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.11 £0.82
$2.71 FCFA 1,507
-59.04%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.52 £1.13
$2.66 FCFA 1,481
-42.86%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$20.02 £14.79
$4.45 FCFA 2,478
349.89%
Wine (Bottle)
$10.73 £7.93
$12.30 FCFA 6,847
-12.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.87 £2.12
$6.04 FCFA 3,361
-52.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.27 £2.41
$4.36 FCFA 2,426
-25.00%
🚌 Getting Around
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$3.23 £2.39
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$95.8 £70.8
$78.6 FCFA 43.7K
21.97%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$5.55 £4.10
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.57 £1.16
$2.93 FCFA 1,633
-46.42%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$26.67 £19.71
$14.37 FCFA 7,997
85.59%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.97 £1.46
$2.58 FCFA 1,436
-23.64%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$38.1K £28.2K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$41.3K £30.5K
$13.6K FCFA 7.6M
202.93%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$326 £241
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.49 £12.93
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$43.23 £31.94
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.40 £34.29
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.14 £11.93
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Cinema Ticket
$13.45 £9.94
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,734 £1,281
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$21.5K £15.9K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$92.1 £68.1
$60.4 FCFA 33.6K
52.39%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$44.35 £32.78
$90.4 FCFA 50.3K
-50.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 £74.6
$42.67 FCFA 23.7K
136.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$105 £77.4
$78.1 FCFA 43.5K
34.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,419 £1,049
$1,336 FCFA 743.5K
6.22%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,154 £853
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,304 £1,702
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,865 £1,379
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$5,885 £4,349
$1,389 FCFA 773.1K
323.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$4,601 £3,400
$1,693 FCFA 942.3K
171.71%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United Kingdom
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,290 £2,431
$820 FCFA 456.2K
301.38%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
5.75
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Last update for United Kingdom: April 14, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: April 13, 2026

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