Cost of living
Central African Republic compared to Nigeria
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Overview comparison
Central African RepublicNigeria
Consumer prices in Nigeria are roughly 17% higher than in Central African Republic.
Cost of living
| Item | Central African Republic | Nigeria |
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| Total with rent one person | 589 | 1,000 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,466 | 2,330 |
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| Without rent one person | 239 | 458 |
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| Without rent one family | 694 | 982 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 270.93 | 514.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 368.25 | 1,297.42 |
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| Food person | 216 | 236 |
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| Food family | 580 | 521 |
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| Transport person | 46.03 | 127.16 |
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| Transport family | 130.41 | 330.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 58.1 years | 60.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Central African Republic | Nigeria |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.03 | 2.44 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.99 | 25.34 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.1 | 5.2 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 | 0.93 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.59 | 2.31 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.5 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Central African Republic | Nigeria |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 197.4 | 575.64 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 147.44 | 392.27 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 587.84 | 1,386.53 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 244 | 751.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.1 | 16.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 55.36 | 31.57 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 27.39 | 33.62 |
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Transportation
| Item | Central African Republic | Nigeria |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.55 | 16.24 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,519 | 1,037 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 804 | 666 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.57 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.64% | 26.05% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.89 | 10.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.7 |
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Groceries
| Item | Central African Republic | Nigeria |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.47 | 1.25 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.27 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 4.09 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 3.85 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.14 | 4.88 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 2.26 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 | 0.43 |
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Other
| Item | Central African Republic | Nigeria |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.89 | 31.98 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.52 | 5.02 |
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| Doctors visit | 9.67 | 7.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.97 | 1.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 21.16 | 21.19 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 66.54 | 71.83 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 70.98 | 89.09 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,174 | 1,529 |
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