Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,282 Franc (C$18) | C$19 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,314 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,171 Franc (C$7) | C$5.84 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,237 Franc (C$2.75) | C$1.85 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,672 Franc (C$3.72) | C$4.50 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,083 Franc (C$2.41) | C$3.04 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,855 Franc (C$11) | C$10 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,682 Franc (C$3.74) | C$4.24 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 834 Franc (C$1.85) | C$3.76 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 591 Franc (C$1.31) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,986 Franc (C$13) | C$18 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,373 Franc (C$3.05) | C$2.48 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 261 Franc (C$0.58) | C$1.93 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,270,400 Franc (C$2,825) | C$2,136 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 570,165 Franc (C$1,268) | C$1,241 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 104,438 Franc (C$232) | C$133 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 720,935 Franc (C$1,603) | C$1,120 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,116 Franc (C$779) | C$806 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 55,329 Franc (C$123) | C$66 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34,232 Franc (C$76) | C$50 | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 302,723 Franc (C$673) | C$322 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 133,510 Franc (C$297) | C$96 | + 208% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,817 Franc (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 85% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,308 Franc (C$81) | C$61 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 41,377 Franc (C$92) | C$38 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,049 Franc (C$96) | C$96 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,667 Franc (C$110) | C$112 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,073,000 Franc (C$22,400) | C$22,935 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 579 Franc (C$1.29) | C$1.39 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,681 Franc (C$62) | C$67 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,001 Franc (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,539 Franc (C$8) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,268 Franc (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,051 Franc (C$38) | C$77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,043 Franc (C$11) | C$6 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,743 Franc (C$6) | C$3.78 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,067 Franc (C$4.60) | C$4.28 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 959 Franc (C$2.13) | C$3.11 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,452 Franc (C$3.23) | C$2.46 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,677 Franc (C$15) | C$20 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,736 Franc (C$53) | C$50 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,150 Franc (C$20) | C$27 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc (C$31) | C$117 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,353 Franc (C$92) | C$94 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc (C$12) | C$9 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,886 Franc (C$4.19) | C$5.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,796 Franc (C$3.99) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 97 Franc (C$0.22) | C$0.83 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,884 Franc (C$95) | C$36 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 877 Franc (C$1.95) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 118 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2020.
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For example, you would need at least C$6,022 (2,708,013 Franc) in Abidjan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,000 in Abbotsford.
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