- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- Canada
- Abidjan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,846 Franc (C$22) | C$14 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,996 Franc (C$14) | C$8 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,928 Franc (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,171 Franc (C$2.67) | C$2.40 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,967 Franc (C$4.49) | C$4.13 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 987 Franc (C$2.25) | C$2.54 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,208 Franc (C$12) | C$9 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (C$4.23) | C$3.55 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 764 Franc (C$1.74) | C$3.02 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (C$1.21) | C$2.26 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,387 Franc (C$12) | C$15 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,244 Franc (C$2.84) | C$2.18 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 339 Franc (C$0.77) | C$1.87 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,088,940 Franc (C$2,486) | C$1,186 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 644,834 Franc (C$1,472) | C$982 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 102,571 Franc (C$234) | C$104 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Franc (C$1,141) | C$919 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 231,571 Franc (C$529) | C$695 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 53,708 Franc (C$123) | C$64 | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32,880 Franc (C$75) | C$39 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 325,000 Franc (C$742) | C$393 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,426 Franc (C$343) | C$111 | + 210% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,867 Franc (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,667 Franc (C$3.80) | C$25 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,652 Franc (C$81) | C$61 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,377 Franc (C$94) | C$41 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,348 Franc (C$90) | C$95 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,667 Franc (C$113) | C$87 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,188,300 Franc (C$23,260) | C$23,851 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 631 Franc (C$1.44) | C$1.19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,189 Franc (C$67) | C$47 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,425 Franc (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,544 Franc (C$8) | C$7 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,493 Franc (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,774 Franc (C$38) | C$85 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,540 Franc (C$10) | C$6 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,921 Franc (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,097 Franc (C$4.79) | C$3.82 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 943 Franc (C$2.15) | C$3.16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,481 Franc (C$3.38) | C$2.53 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,732 Franc (C$15) | C$19 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 25% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,812 Franc (C$50) | C$45 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,398 Franc (C$15) | C$26 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc (C$32) | C$84 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,028 Franc (C$89) | C$89 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,323 Franc (C$12) | C$9 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,712 Franc (C$3.91) | C$5.72 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,328 Franc (C$3.03) | C$5.43 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 178,225 Franc (C$407) | C$141 | + 189% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 97 Franc (C$0.22) | C$1.04 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,303 Franc (C$81) | C$34 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 888 Franc (C$2.03) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 273 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,008
(1,755,414 Franc)
in Abidjan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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