Cost of living comparison
Central African Republic is 41.9% more expensive than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 11.1% less in Central African Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 11.8% more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 60.7% more in Central African Republic
- Housing
-
pay 3.2 times more in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 68.9% less in Central African Republic
The cost of housing, transportation, and groceries in Central African Republic are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including entertainment and sports and restaurants are lower in Central African Republic. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 11.1% less for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
$8.17
FCFA4,927
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
$12.25
FCFA7,391
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF279
|
$2.04
FCFA1,232
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF136
|
$1.63
FCFA985
|
|
pay 11.8% more for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
$2.86
FCFA1,725
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF898
|
$3.06
FCFA1,848
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF455
|
$17.01
FCFA10,259
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
$3.59
FCFA2,168
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF849
|
$4.08
FCFA2,459
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF197
|
$0.74
FCFA447
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF327
|
$0.74
FCFA447
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF313
|
$2.96
FCFA1,788
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF331
|
$2.22
FCFA1,341
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF174
|
$1.85
FCFA1,118
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF149
|
$2.59
FCFA1,565
|
|
pay 60.7% more for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF634
|
$9.28
FCFA5,596
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,356
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,473,830
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
?? | |
pay 3.2 times more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,031
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF81,302
|
$1,984.60
FCFA1,197,014
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF71,940
|
$2,402.03
FCFA1,448,788
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,270
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF80,153
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
pay 68.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
$2.86
FCFA1,725
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF631
|
$2.45
FCFA1,478
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
$4.08
FCFA2,464
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,652
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
?? | |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,840
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,565
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,173
|
?? |
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