Shopping in the Central African Republic is mostly based on markets that offer a wide range of products at more affordable prices, supermarkets, and several shopping malls that offer convenience to the buying public.
Let’s take a brief look at some of the shops and markets found in the Central African Republic.
Central Market (Marche central) - this is a market located in Bangui. Markets are more dominant in the country and you can find a wide variety of products there, from fruit and vegetables, grains, arts and crafts, fabrics, and many unique African ingredients. The central market is the biggest in Bangui and offers a variety of items. The market is divided into several stalls with different sellers. Prices can be negotiated.
Rayan supermarket- is a grocery store located onAvenue Barthelemy Boganda in Bangui. Shoppers can find a range of products from groceries, food, and other home essentials. Goods are both local brands and international brands.
Colalu- is a shopping mall in Bangui, Central African Republic. You can find a wide range of products, both home, and grocery, appliances, food, electronics products. It is a one-stop-shop for a wide range of products and travelers do not have to go very far to get their products.
Le Corail – is a supermarket located in Bangui. It provides essentials such as grocery, home essentials, food, stationery, and other appliances.
"I enjoy shopping and I found it affordable but some of the clothes are definitely not of the highest quality." - Hassan from Turkey