Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,245 Franc (C$14) | C$20 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,662 Franc (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,534 Franc (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,153 Franc (C$2.55) | C$1.98 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc (C$2.86) | C$4.18 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc (C$1.93) | C$3.17 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (C$3.42) | C$4.24 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (C$1.38) | C$3.76 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (C$1.32) | C$3.41 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,329 Franc (C$12) | C$19 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (C$3.48) | C$2.48 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 309 Franc (C$0.68) | C$1.93 | - 65% | |
| 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 | 1,056,270 Franc (C$2,333) | C$2,136 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529,519 Franc (C$1,170) | C$1,257 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (C$244) | C$124 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (C$1,428) | C$1,120 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (C$513) | C$805 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (C$105) | C$66 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,492 Franc (C$59) | C$54 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (C$572) | C$311 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (C$274) | C$97 | + 183% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,169 Franc (C$18) | C$25 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 75% 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$85) | C$60 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,775 Franc (C$88) | C$39 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (C$101) | C$98 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (C$126) | C$117 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 8% cheaper than 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$27,712) | C$22,942 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (C$1.43) | C$1.67 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (C$56) | C$67 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,457 Franc (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 21% 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$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (C$38) | C$77 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (C$8) | C$6 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (C$5.97) | C$3.85 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (C$4.90) | C$4.33 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (C$1.67) | C$3.16 | - 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (C$3.24) | C$2.46 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc (C$44) | C$51 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,129 Franc (C$20) | C$27 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (C$35) | C$135 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,455 Franc (C$98) | C$96 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,731 Franc (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,508 Franc (C$5.54) | C$5.42 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (C$2.39) | C$7 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (C$0.21) | C$0.83 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (C$105) | C$37 | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (C$1.92) | C$11 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 55 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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