Central African Republic

Bangui

capital city of the Central African Republic

26°C · this month$2,000/mo889,231369 m13 missions from 13 countries

Photo: Alllexxxis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Bangui

Monthly budget

$2,000/mo

Prices vs USA: 45%

Exchange rate

1 USD = 588.35 XAF

US travel advisory

Level 4

Homicides / 100k: 20.1

travel.state.gov

Internet access

14%

of people online

Air quality

33.3

PM2.5 (µg/m³)

Official languages

French, Sango

Emergency

118 · 1220 · 117

Plug types

Europlug, Type E

Calling code

+236

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jan 14, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm

Best months:JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 72%

Embassies & consulates in Bangui

13 missions from 13 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Bangui safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Central African Republic at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is 20.1 per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Bangui?

Roughly $2,000 per month for a remote worker, based on Central African Republic price levels (45% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Bangui in November?

In November Bangui averages a high of 38°C, a low of 15°C and about 77 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Bangui?

13 diplomatic missions, including Cameroon (Embassy), Chad (Embassy), China (Embassy), DR Congo (Embassy), France (Embassy), Lebanon (Embassy), Morocco (Embassy), and Nigeria (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.