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| Food | Price in CFA | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 12 eggs dozen, large |
12.50 XAF | |||
 1 beer pint in local shops, markets |
7 XAF | |||
 1 kg of tomatoes |
8.50 XAF | |||
 Full chicken 2kg |
38.75 XAF | |||
 1litre 100% fruit juice |
8.50 XAF | |||
 1 package of cigarettes imported brands |
25 XAF | |||
 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples |
7.50 XAF | |||
 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality |
48.95 XAF | |||
| 2.5 liters of Coca-Cola |
0.95 XAF | |||
 1 Bread loaf standard |
9.50 XAF | |||
 Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml |
12 XAF | |||
 1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna |
18.50 XAF | |||
| Heinz baked beans 1 tin |
8 XAF | |||
 1.5 kg Sugar |
10 XAF | |||
| 2 liter cooking oil |
20 XAF | |||
 Yum-yum noodles per pack |
2.00 XAF | |||
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes |
5.50 XAF | |||
 1 liter milk |
8.50 XAF | |||
 Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away |
25 XAF | |||
| Housing | ||||
 Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat |
165 XAF | |||
 Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) |
145 XAF | |||
 Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) |
58.50 XAF | |||
 House Cleaning fee per day |
105 XAF | |||
 Large Gas heater price range upwards. |
200 XAF | |||
 Original branded Electric Fans |
200 XAF | |||
 Original branded Electric kettle. |
120 XAF | |||
 40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set |
2000 XAF | |||
 Single bed Blankets |
120 XAF | |||
| Personal Care | ||||
 Avon for women and men cologne |
100 XAF | |||
 Ladies hair plaiting. |
60 XAF | |||
 Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) |
18 XAF | |||
 Men's haircut |
40 XAF | |||
 Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses |
24.50 XAF | |||
 Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages |
65 XAF | |||
 1 month of gym subscription. |
105 XAF | |||
 Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) |
90 XAF | |||
| Unisex Loris perfume |
30 XAF | |||
 Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. |
100 XAF | |||
| Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards |
1000 XAF | |||
 Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards |
3000 XAF | |||
| Entertainment | ||||
 Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks |
120 XAF | |||
 Go carting 30mins |
120 XAF | |||
 Movie House 3d cinema |
30 XAF | |||
 Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) |
15 XAF | |||
 Photo shoot |
120 XAF | |||
 Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee |
12.50 XAF | |||
 3 course dinner local restaurant two people |
96.50 XAF | |||
 3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people |
150 XAF | |||
 Play station 4 console without games. |
2000 XAF | |||
 Spalding Basketball |
200 XAF | |||
 Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls |
500 XAF | |||
| Transportation | ||||
 Taxi fare on average 5-10km |
45 XAF | |||
 Public transport per trip one way maximum fare |
30 XAF | |||
 1 liter petrol/diesel |
6.50 XAF | |||
| 1 day rent a car cost |
140 XAF | |||
 Driver’s license |
2300 XAF | |||
| Clothes | ||||
 1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) |
150 XAF | |||
 1 pair of men’s formal shoes |
215 XAF | |||
 1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) |
280 XAF | |||
 1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) |
135.79 XAF | |||
 Ladies formal shoes original and durable |
120 XAF | |||
 Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) |
150 XAF | |||
Foreigners need to know the cost of living and spending patterns in the Central African Republic so they can adjust better and properly plan their spending. The cost of living in Bangui is 14% cheaper than in Sydney, Australia, and 5% cheaper than in Shanghai. The cost of living in central Africa is $736, meaning it is 1 time lesser than the world’s average.
Accommodation
Apartment Rentals in the Central African Republic differ depending on the location. A one-room apartment in Bangui ranges from XAF 120 000 or an equivalent of US$126 per month. Hotel rental ranges from about $52 per night. Other accommodation options include motels, homestays, and hostels.
Shopping and Groceries
There are several shops where travelers can shop in the Central African Republic. Some of the shopping malls and individual shops include:
Transport –getting around in the Central African Republic can be quite challenging. One would need to have locals close by who knows the roads and routes that are safest and quickest. It is also good to have some knowledge on which modes of transport are the best to use to travel intercity or within the different regions.
Rental Cars- there are several car hire options available in the Central African Republic that are affordable and efficient. Travelers can choose between chauffeur driven cars or self-drive.
Buses- bus service is a bit limited in the Central African Republic. Busses are relatively affordable and comfortable over long distances but most times unreliable.
Minibusses- minibusses are available in the Central African Republic but mostly serve towns and major urban centers
Taxis- taxis can be used over short or long distances and are available in Bangui and most urban areas. They are affordable and can charge a standard price per seat. Most of the taxis are not metered and prices have to be negotiated with the drive, however, some are shared taxis charge a flat rate.
Air transport- air transport is available sometimes and operates mostly on charter. It is very limited.
Bills and Utilities: Utilities in the Central African Republic cost about XAF 34 795 per month, and Unlimited internet (1 month, 50MBps) costs about XAF 47 690 per month.
Note: prices may be changed at any time by the service providers.
