Cost of living
Central African Republic compared to China
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in China are roughly 68% higher than in Central African Republic.
Cost of living
| Item | Central African Republic | China |
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| Total with rent one person | 589 | 718 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,466 | 1,974 |
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| Without rent one person | 239 | 463 |
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| Without rent one family | 694 | 1,485 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 270.93 | 323.68 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 368.25 | 665.97 |
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| Food person | 216 | 242 |
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| Food family | 580 | 656 |
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| Transport person | 46.03 | 72.12 |
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| Transport family | 130.41 | 162.9 |
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| Life expectancy | 57.67 years | 78.02 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central African Republic | China |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.03 | 3.27 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.99 | 26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.1 | 5.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 | 1.03 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 3.8 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.58 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central African Republic | China |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.4 | 324.01 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.44 | 198.02 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 587.84 | 688.04 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 244 | 551.3 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.1 | 37.47 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.36 | 59.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.39 | 10.32 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central African Republic | China |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.55 | 4.89 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.33 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.89 | 5.05 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 1.24 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central African Republic | China |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.82 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 1.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.27 | 1.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 12.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 4.17 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.14 | 10.98 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 1.53 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.46 |
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Other
| Item | Central African Republic | China |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.89 | 39.29 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.52 | 5.9 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.67 | 32.27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.97 | 5.12 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.16 | 61.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.54 | 78.06 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 70.98 | 491.51 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,174 | 18,082 |
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