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 81.2% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 329.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 94.6% more expensive than Central African Republic without rent, and 282.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
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Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$1.71 FCFA 951
25.73%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$3.63 FCFA 2,022
60.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$5.26 FCFA 2,927
36.50%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$5.36 FCFA 2,986
-79.85%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$4.31 FCFA 2,399
-16.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$4.34 FCFA 2,415
8.53%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$5.16 FCFA 2,874
-15.12%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$8.96 FCFA 4,988
41.41%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$8.84 FCFA 4,917
40.27%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$3.49 FCFA 1,941
369.63%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
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Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
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Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$7.26 FCFA 4,042
-38.43%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$5.19 FCFA 2,888
-3.47%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$4.51 FCFA 2,511
-35.48%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$6.11 FCFA 3,399
-49.92%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$2.71 FCFA 1,507
-20.30%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$2.66 FCFA 1,481
-16.92%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$4.45 FCFA 2,478
123.15%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$12.30 FCFA 6,847
21.46%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$6.04 FCFA 3,361
-68.38%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$4.36 FCFA 2,426
-15.14%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$78.6 FCFA 43.7K
-17.21%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$2.93 FCFA 1,633
-39.25%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$14.37 FCFA 7,997
110.44%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$2.58 FCFA 1,436
-63.18%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$13.6K FCFA 7.6M
92.76%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
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Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$60.4 FCFA 33.6K
-12.30%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$90.4 FCFA 50.3K
-52.48%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$42.67 FCFA 23.7K
109.61%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$78.1 FCFA 43.5K
45.12%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$1,336 FCFA 743.5K
32.18%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$1,389 FCFA 773.1K
146.70%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$1,693 FCFA 942.3K
54.96%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Central African Republic
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$820 FCFA 456.2K
425.29%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Central African Republic: April 13, 2026

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