General Country Information 🌍
In numbers… 📐
Weather ⛅
Language and Education 🔬
Well-being 💉
Safety 👮
Transportation ✈️
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $1.5 |
| Burger | $2 |
| Coffee | $1 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $5/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $50/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 14% |
| Vat | 18% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 4.01/MBits |
| Tld | .cf |
| Free wifi | 3/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 10.6% |
| Phone mobile data | $15 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 30% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type E, Type C |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Super U |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie Centrale |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie de l’Indépendance |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
Parks and leisure 🎢
Sports ⚽
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Fufu | A starchy dough made from cassava, plantains, or yams | $2-$5 |
| Kanda | A type of grilled fish | $3-$6 |
| Saka Saka | A spicy beef stew | $4-$7 |
| Moambe | A peanut-based stew | $5-$8 |
| Ndole | A bitter leaf soup | $3-$6 |
| Kwanga | A type of bread made from cassava | $1-$3 |
| Mandazi | A type of fried dough | $0.50-$1 |
| Maafe | A peanut-based stew | $4-$7 |
| Yassa | A chicken stew | $5-$8 |
| Thieboudienne | A rice dish with fish or meat | $6-$9 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangui Beer | A local beer brewed in the capital city of Bangui | $2.50 |
| Palm Wine | A traditional alcoholic beverage made from the fermented sap of palm trees | $1.50 |
| Bissap Juice | A refreshing drink made from the dried flowers of the hibiscus plant | $1.00 |
| Ginger Beer | A non-alcoholic beverage made from ginger, sugar, and water | $1.00 |
| Mango Juice | A sweet and refreshing drink made from fresh mangoes | $1.50 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Batik | A colorful, hand-dyed fabric | $10-$20 |
| Wood carvings | Intricate carvings made from local wood | $15-$50 |
| Jewelry | Handmade jewelry made from beads, shells, and other materials | $5-$20 |
| Pottery | Handmade pottery with traditional designs | $10-$30 |
| Musical instruments | Traditional musical instruments such as drums, xylophones, and harps | $20-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 January | Commemorates the beginning of a new year |
| Easter Monday | Variable | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
| Labor Day | 1 May | Honors workers and the labor movement |
| Ascension Day | Variable | Commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven |
| Whit Monday | Variable | Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles |
| National Day | 13 August | Commemorates the country’s independence from France in 1960 |
| Assumption of Mary | 15 August | Celebrates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | 1 November | Honors all Christian saints |
| Remembrance Day | 11 November | Commemorates the end of World War I |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Le Quotidien de Bangui |
| Online news | Centrafrique-Presse.com |
| Tv | Télé Centrafrique |
| Radio | Radio Centrafrique |