Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,705 Franc (C$26) | C$23 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,333 Franc (C$13) | C$13 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,720 Franc (C$9) | C$6 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (C$2.74) | C$2.41 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,455 Franc (C$3.51) | C$4.70 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (C$1.95) | C$3.95 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (C$10) | C$11 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (C$3.74) | C$4.85 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (C$1.51) | C$3.95 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (C$1.44) | C$3.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (C$18) | C$20 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (C$3.83) | C$2.68 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (C$0.68) | C$2.16 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (C$3,000) | C$2,300 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (C$1,348) | C$1,599 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (C$266) | C$120 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (C$1,560) | C$1,347 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (C$561) | C$985 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (C$115) | C$69 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (C$53) | C$60 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (C$625) | C$311 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (C$299) | C$140 | + 114% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,175 Franc (C$20) | C$26 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 57% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (C$93) | C$70 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (C$87) | C$41 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (C$110) | C$105 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (C$138) | C$120 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (C$30,272) | C$24,609 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (C$1.56) | C$1.69 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (C$61) | C$60 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,547 Franc (C$13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,586 Franc (C$42) | C$77 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (C$9) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (C$5.36) | C$4.59 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (C$1.82) | C$3.11 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (C$3.54) | C$3.02 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,586 Franc (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (C$56) | C$61 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (C$22) | C$27 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (C$39) | C$118 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,476 Franc (C$98) | C$97 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,723 Franc (C$14) | C$12 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (C$2.61) | C$7 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (C$0.22) | C$0.24 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51,955 Franc (C$125) | C$38 | + 229% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (C$2.09) | C$13 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 72 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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