Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of Bouvet Island, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Bouvet Island
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Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$8.17
FCFA5,000
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$12.25
FCFA7,499
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.04
FCFA1,250
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$1.63
FCFA1,000
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Bouvet Island
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Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$2.86
FCFA1,750
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.06
FCFA1,875
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$17.01
FCFA10,409
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$3.59
FCFA2,200
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$4.08
FCFA2,495
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.74
FCFA454
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.74
FCFA454
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.96
FCFA1,814
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.22
FCFA1,361
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.85
FCFA1,134
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.59
FCFA1,587
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Bouvet Island
|
Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$9.28
FCFA5,678
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for housing
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Bouvet Island
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Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
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?? | ?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,984.60
FCFA1,214,547
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$2,402.03
FCFA1,470,010
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Bouvet Island
|
Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Bouvet Island
|
Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$2.86
FCFA1,750
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.45
FCFA1,500
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$4.08
FCFA2,500
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? | ?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Bouvet Island
|
Central African Republic
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
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?? | ?? | |
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? | ?? | |
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? | ?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? | ?? |
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