Cost of living comparison
Central African Republic is 2.1 times more expensive than Jamaica overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 54.1% more in Central African Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 38.2% more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 91.9% more in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 5.0 times more in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 21.5% less in Central African Republic
The cost of housing, transportation, restaurants, and groceries in Central African Republic are more expensive than in Jamaica. Notably, housing and transportation are significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of Jamaica, you would:
pay 54.1% more for restaurants
|
Jamaica
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.25
JMD1,139.11
|
$8.17
FCFA4,927
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.80
JMD1,226.24
|
$12.25
FCFA7,391
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
JMD209.11
|
$2.04
FCFA1,232
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.85
JMD132.97
|
$1.63
FCFA985
|
|
pay 38.2% more for groceries
|
Jamaica
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.62
JMD412.17
|
$2.86
FCFA1,725
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.91
JMD929.74
|
$3.06
FCFA1,848
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.43
JMD2,110.41
|
$17.01
FCFA10,259
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.35
JMD526.21
|
$3.59
FCFA2,168
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.97
JMD466.56
|
$4.08
FCFA2,459
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.46
JMD387.01
|
$0.74
FCFA447
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.21
JMD189.43
|
$0.74
FCFA447
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.71
JMD268.67
|
$2.96
FCFA1,788
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
JMD191.40
|
$2.22
FCFA1,341
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.92
JMD144.40
|
$1.85
FCFA1,118
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.77
JMD120.37
|
$2.59
FCFA1,565
|
|
pay 91.9% more for transportation
|
Jamaica
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.83
JMD759.84
|
$9.28
FCFA5,596
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$37.59
JMD5,909.58
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,601.97
JMD6,382,342.18
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.62
JMD3,555.59
|
?? | |
pay 5.0 times more for housing
|
Jamaica
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.42
JMD7,611.79
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$594.87
JMD93,508.60
|
$1,984.60
FCFA1,197,014
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$355.79
JMD55,927.35
|
$2,402.03
FCFA1,448,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$101.67
JMD15,981.26
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Jamaica
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$194.86
JMD30,631.30
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,060.17
JMD323,844.77
|
?? |
pay 21.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Jamaica
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.65
JMD416.02
|
$2.86
FCFA1,725
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.05
JMD479.31
|
$2.45
FCFA1,478
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.65
JMD1,359.20
|
$4.08
FCFA2,464
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.08
JMD6,456.76
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.65
JMD1,831.97
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Jamaica
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$24.19
JMD3,801.83
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.83
JMD3,430.84
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.00
JMD10,374.59
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$67.67
JMD10,637.24
|
?? |
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