- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- Canada
- Abidjan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,612 Franc (C$22) | C$14 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,049 Franc (C$14) | C$8 | + 72% | |
| 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 | 1,163 Franc (C$2.65) | C$2.31 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,967 Franc (C$4.47) | C$4.13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 987 Franc (C$2.24) | C$2.54 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,208 Franc (C$12) | C$9 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (C$4.21) | 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 | 554 Franc (C$1.26) | C$2.26 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,486 Franc (C$12) | C$15 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,225 Franc (C$2.79) | C$2.18 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 339 Franc (C$0.77) | C$1.87 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,202,280 Franc (C$2,734) | C$1,209 | + 126% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 664,448 Franc (C$1,511) | C$1,030 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 102,571 Franc (C$233) | C$104 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 508,333 Franc (C$1,156) | C$919 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 255,740 Franc (C$582) | C$695 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 53,708 Franc (C$122) | C$64 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30,919 Franc (C$70) | C$39 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 374,000 Franc (C$851) | C$393 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,426 Franc (C$342) | C$111 | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,867 Franc (C$9) | C$10 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,484 Franc (C$3.38) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 83% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,652 Franc (C$81) | C$58 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,377 Franc (C$94) | C$41 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,348 Franc (C$89) | C$96 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,667 Franc (C$113) | C$87 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,188,300 Franc (C$23,173) | C$23,851 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 606 Franc (C$1.38) | C$1.19 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,189 Franc (C$66) | C$47 | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,425 Franc (C$10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 16% 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) | 16,609 Franc (C$38) | C$80 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,540 Franc (C$10) | C$6 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,921 Franc (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 131% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,097 Franc (C$4.77) | C$3.82 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 943 Franc (C$2.14) | C$3.16 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,481 Franc (C$3.37) | C$2.53 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,233 Franc (C$14) | C$19 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,812 Franc (C$50) | C$45 | + 10% | |
| 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 | + 0% | |
| 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$3.89) | C$5.72 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,445 Franc (C$3.29) | C$5.43 | - 39% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 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$80) | C$34 | + 134% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 889 Franc (C$2.02) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 243 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,726
(1,638,101 Franc)
in Abidjan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,300
in Abbotsford.
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