MigrantoCost of living in the Central African Republic
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in the Central African Republic
Spending runs from FCFA 7,940 a month in the poorest fifth to FCFA 66,900 in the richest
Per person, whole country
FCFA 19,300
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
FCFA 7,940richest 20%
FCFA 66,900
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Key facts
The cost of living in the Central African Republic in numbers
The richest fifth spends 8.4× the poorest
Spending runs from FCFA 7,940 a month in the poorest fifth to FCFA 66,900 in the richest, which is #35 of 185 countries by that gap. A single national average hides a lot here.
How living costs in the Central African Republic compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in the Central African Republic against other countries
Cheaper than 55% of countries
Where Central African Republic sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs FCFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs FCFA 546,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in the Central African Republic
FCFA 7,940/mo
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Take-home
FCFA 102,000
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FCFA 93,600
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in the Central African Republic?
A typical person in the Central African Republic spends about FCFA 19,300 a month — around FCFA 231,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in the Central African Republic?
By spending, The Central African Republic ranks #180 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about FCFA 19,300 a month, the poorest 20% about FCFA 7,940 and the richest 20% about FCFA 66,900. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in the Central African Republic in US dollars?
The cost of living in the Central African Republic is about $34 a month, or roughly $408 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in the Central African Republic?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about FCFA 7,940 a month per person, a typical one around FCFA 19,300, and a comfortable life around FCFA 28,900. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the Central African Republic an expensive country to live in?
No. The Central African Republic is more expensive than 3% of countries worldwide and ranks 48th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic uses the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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