Cost of living comparison
Czech Republic is 31.0% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
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
FCFA4,947
|
$7.70
CZK177.17
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.25
FCFA7,421
|
$7.61
CZK175.27
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
FCFA1,237
|
$1.59
CZK36.68
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
FCFA989
|
$1.35
CZK31.09
|
|
pay 34.3% less for groceries
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.86
FCFA1,732
|
$1.29
CZK29.63
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.06
FCFA1,855
|
$5.47
CZK125.82
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$17.01
FCFA10,300
|
$3.90
CZK89.67
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
FCFA2,177
|
$2.64
CZK60.81
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.08
FCFA2,468
|
$3.73
CZK85.78
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA449
|
$0.62
CZK14.19
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA449
|
$0.71
CZK16.30
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.96
FCFA1,795
|
$0.88
CZK20.20
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,346
|
$1.29
CZK29.75
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
FCFA1,122
|
$0.51
CZK11.63
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.59
FCFA1,571
|
$0.46
CZK10.70
|
|
pay 35.8% less for transportation
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.28
FCFA5,618
|
$5.95
CZK137.06
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$21.06
CZK484.92
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$31,453.98
CZK724,092.55
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.74
CZK270.24
|
|
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
CZK430.39
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,984.60
FCFA1,201,821
|
$610.48
CZK14,053.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,402.03
FCFA1,454,607
|
$493.17
CZK11,353.10
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$198.15
CZK4,561.53
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$363.72
CZK8,373.04
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$7,967.34
CZK183,413.85
|
pay 10.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.86
FCFA1,732
|
$1.90
CZK43.73
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.45
FCFA1,484
|
$2.60
CZK59.85
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
FCFA2,474
|
$6.46
CZK148.78
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$47.23
CZK1,087.16
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.95
CZK205.96
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Central African Republic
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$69.75
CZK1,605.58
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$31.40
CZK722.77
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$80.03
CZK1,842.42
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$103.55
CZK2,383.81
|
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