Cost of living comparison
Russia is 64.6% cheaper than Central African Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 56.0% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 58.1% less in Russia
- Transportation
-
pay 77.2% less in Russia
- Housing
-
pay 88.0% less in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 43.5% less in Russia
Expenses including housing, transportation, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Central African Republic, you would:
pay 56.0% less for restaurants
Central African Republic
|
Russia
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.17
FCFA4,722
|
$6.51
RUB502.43
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.25
FCFA7,084
|
$4.14
RUB319.78
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
FCFA1,181
|
$0.80
RUB61.57
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.63
FCFA944
|
$0.38
RUB29.67
|
|
pay 58.1% less for groceries
Central African Republic
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.86
FCFA1,653
|
$0.47
RUB36.17
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.06
FCFA1,771
|
$3.72
RUB286.75
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$17.01
FCFA9,832
|
$3.07
RUB237.13
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.59
FCFA2,078
|
$1.21
RUB93.47
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.08
FCFA2,356
|
$1.66
RUB127.82
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA428
|
$0.54
RUB41.81
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
FCFA428
|
$0.55
RUB42.55
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.96
FCFA1,714
|
$0.71
RUB55.08
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.22
FCFA1,285
|
$0.89
RUB68.40
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.85
FCFA1,071
|
$0.22
RUB16.70
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$2.59
FCFA1,499
|
$0.21
RUB16.08
|
|
pay 77.2% less for transportation
Central African Republic
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$9.28
FCFA5,363
|
$2.12
RUB163.51
|
|
Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$17.67
RUB1,363.50
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$26,642.44
RUB2,056,283.49
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$4.15
RUB320.31
|
|
pay 88.0% less for housing
Central African Republic
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$5.97
RUB461.11
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,984.60
FCFA1,147,209
|
$304.49
RUB23,501.03
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,402.03
FCFA1,388,508
|
$210.86
RUB16,274.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$64.94
RUB5,012.00
|
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
Central African Republic
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$190.09
RUB14,671.49
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,074.52
RUB391,655.31
|
pay 43.5% less for entertainment and sports
Central African Republic
|
Russia
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.86
FCFA1,653
|
$1.42
RUB109.80
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.45
FCFA1,417
|
$1.67
RUB128.94
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.08
FCFA2,361
|
$2.10
RUB161.91
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$28.15
RUB2,172.98
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.97
RUB306.66
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
Central African Republic
|
Russia
|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$51.85
RUB4,001.70
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$33.92
RUB2,618.08
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$76.53
RUB5,906.40
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$75.61
RUB5,835.76
|
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