Bangui's Bills Are Wild: What a Freelancer Actually Pays

so i moved to bangui thinking i'd save cash, but the electricity here? absolute chaos. one minute it's on, the next you're lighting candles like it's 1850. my last bill was 45,000 cfa francs for two weeks-and that's with a tiny fridge and a fan. no ac, no washing machine, just the basics. water's a bit better if you're in the city center, but out in km5? forget it. you're hauling jerrycans from a communal tap. rent's not terrible if you avoid the "fancy" expat zones-i'm paying 200,000 cfa francs for a two-bedroom in a quiet area near the university. but utilities? they'll eat your budget alive. and internet-oh man, internet. i'm on a 25 gb plan for 35,000 cfa francs a month, and it cuts out during rain. which, by the way, is often. the rainy season here is no joke. safety-wise, i've heard mixed things. locals say stick to well-lit areas after dark, avoid the bangui-mpoko district at night, and always carry small bills because ATMs are hit-or-miss. job market? unless you're in ngos or diplomacy, good luck. most folks hustle in trade or small shops. and the weather-it's hot. like, "i'm sweating through my shirt just standing still" hot. but hey, at least you're a short drive from some wild nature spots like dzanga-sangha. just don't expect five-star amenities out there. it's raw, real, and sometimes frustrating-but that's bangui for you.

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