Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 31.0% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 20.8% less in Czech Republic
- Groceries
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pay 34.3% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
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pay 35.8% less in Czech Republic
- Housing
-
pay 74.3% less in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.2% more in Czech Republic
Expenses including housing, transportation, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Czech Republic.
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 20.8% less for restaurants
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.17
FCFA5,108
|
$7.70
CZK183.58
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.25
FCFA7,662
|
$7.61
CZK181.60
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
FCFA1,277
|
$1.59
CZK38.00
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
FCFA1,022
|
$1.35
CZK32.21
|
|
pay 34.3% less for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.86
FCFA1,788
|
$1.29
CZK30.71
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.06
FCFA1,915
|
$5.47
CZK130.37
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$17.01
FCFA10,634
|
$3.90
CZK92.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
FCFA2,247
|
$2.64
CZK63.01
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.08
FCFA2,549
|
$3.73
CZK88.88
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA463
|
$0.62
CZK14.71
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA463
|
$0.71
CZK16.89
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.96
FCFA1,853
|
$0.88
CZK20.93
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,390
|
$1.29
CZK30.83
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
FCFA1,158
|
$0.51
CZK12.05
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.59
FCFA1,622
|
$0.46
CZK11.09
|
|
pay 35.8% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.28
FCFA5,800
|
$5.95
CZK142.01
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$21.06
CZK502.45
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,453.98
CZK750,262.26
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.74
CZK280.00
|
|
pay 74.3% less for housing
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$18.70
CZK445.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,984.60
FCFA1,240,826
|
$610.48
CZK14,561.56
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,402.03
FCFA1,501,816
|
$493.17
CZK11,763.42
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$198.15
CZK4,726.39
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$363.72
CZK8,675.66
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,967.34
CZK190,042.68
|
pay 10.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.86
FCFA1,788
|
$1.90
CZK45.31
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.45
FCFA1,532
|
$2.60
CZK62.02
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
FCFA2,554
|
$6.46
CZK154.15
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$47.23
CZK1,126.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.95
CZK213.40
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$69.75
CZK1,663.61
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$31.40
CZK748.89
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$80.03
CZK1,909.01
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$103.55
CZK2,469.96
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