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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 59.6% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 329% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 78.5% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 275.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
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Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$1.81 FCFA 1,023
18.23%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$3.58 FCFA 2,023
72.35%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$5.35 FCFA 3,025
32.15%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$5.15 FCFA 2,911
-79.03%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$4.52 FCFA 2,554
-17.26%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$4.53 FCFA 2,557
0.88%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$5.18 FCFA 2,925
-18.92%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$9.00 FCFA 5,084
44.67%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$8.87 FCFA 5,012
37.32%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$3.47 FCFA 1,961
365.13%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
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Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
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Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$7.13 FCFA 4,027
-35.62%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$5.38 FCFA 3,043
-7.81%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$4.34 FCFA 2,453
-30.88%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$6.23 FCFA 3,521
-51.20%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$2.60 FCFA 1,468
-16.15%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$2.71 FCFA 1,531
-19.19%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$4.51 FCFA 2,548
125.28%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$12.12 FCFA 6,852
25.08%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$6.30 FCFA 3,560
-68.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$4.31 FCFA 2,435
-13.92%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$79.4 FCFA 44.9K
-19.53%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$2.96 FCFA 1,671
-40.54%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$14.39 FCFA 8,134
108.90%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$2.60 FCFA 1,471
-63.08%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$13.5K FCFA 7.6M
95.51%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
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Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$61.3 FCFA 34.7K
-15.04%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$91.1 FCFA 51.5K
-53.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$42.30 FCFA 23.9K
112.60%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$81.1 FCFA 45.8K
41.09%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$1,333 FCFA 753.3K
30.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$1,429 FCFA 807.5K
133.59%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$1,711 FCFA 967.2K
52.81%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$845 FCFA 477.4K
400.78%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: January 11, 2026

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