Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 30% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 26% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,263 Franc (kr94) | kr131 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (kr54) | kr77 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (kr41) | kr38 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,176 Franc (kr13) | kr11 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc (kr15) | kr29 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc (kr10) | kr21 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (kr47) | kr40 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (kr18) | kr17 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (kr7) | kr11 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (kr7) | kr8 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (kr86) | kr72 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (kr18) | kr21 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (kr3.22) | kr13 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 11% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc (kr12,057) | kr11,583 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (kr6,375) | kr9,449 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (kr1,260) | kr848 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (kr7,382) | kr8,388 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (kr2,653) | kr6,707 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (kr542) | kr587 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,052 Franc (kr252) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (kr2,958) | kr2,600 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (kr1,416) | kr552 | + 156% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (kr53) | kr61 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (kr93) | kr131 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 5% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (kr440) | kr736 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (kr414) | kr300 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (kr522) | kr906 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (kr654) | kr1,028 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 55% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (kr143,207) | kr286,083 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (kr7) | kr14 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (kr290) | kr613 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,558 Franc (kr63) | kr320 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (kr37) | kr35 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (kr59) | kr82 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (kr195) | kr500 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (kr41) | kr37 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (kr31) | kr19 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (kr25) | kr18 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (kr9) | kr11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (kr17) | kr16 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (kr74) | kr217 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 16% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (kr266) | kr369 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (kr102) | kr219 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (kr182) | kr698 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (kr505) | kr637 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (kr65) | kr86 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (kr28) | kr48 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (kr12) | kr47 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,682 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (kr1.06) | kr0.94 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (kr540) | kr196 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (kr10) | kr50 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 30% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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