🇨🇫Cost of Living in Central African Republic

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Central African Republic.

Bangui is the only city we currently track in Central African Republic, with a cost of living index of 30 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Central African Republic

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$580

per month

Couple

$870

per month

Family of 4

$1,220

per month

Student

$440

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Central African Republic, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Bangui

Bangui is the capital of the Central African Republic, located on the banks of the Ubangi River near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo. While local goods are inexpensive, imported products can be costly due to the landlocked country's logistical challenges.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$580

Pop: 900,000Safety: 18/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Central African Republic

What is the cost of living in Central African Republic?

We track Bangui in Central African Republic, which has a cost of living index of 30 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Central African Republic at 43 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.