Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,282 Franc (£11) | £12 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,314 Franc (£7) | £5.43 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,171 Franc (£4.11) | £3.30 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,237 Franc (£1.60) | £0.93 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,672 Franc (£2.17) | £2.39 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,083 Franc (£1.40) | £1.96 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,855 Franc (£6) | £3.47 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,682 Franc (£2.18) | £1.71 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 834 Franc (£1.08) | £1.30 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 591 Franc (£0.77) | £2.12 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,986 Franc (£8) | £7 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,373 Franc (£1.78) | £1.64 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 261 Franc (£0.34) | £1.11 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,270,400 Franc (£1,647) | £1,100 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 570,165 Franc (£739) | £870 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 104,438 Franc (£135) | £170 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 720,935 Franc (£935) | £599 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 350,116 Franc (£454) | £624 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 55,329 Franc (£72) | £126 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34,232 Franc (£44) | £21 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 302,723 Franc (£392) | £386 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 133,510 Franc (£173) | £107 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,817 Franc (£6) | £6 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (£6) | £12 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 33% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,308 Franc (£47) | £62 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 41,377 Franc (£54) | £30 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,049 Franc (£56) | £66 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,667 Franc (£64) | £69 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,073,000 Franc (£13,060) | £18,131 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 579 Franc (£0.75) | £1.24 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,681 Franc (£36) | £66 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,001 Franc (£6) | £15 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,539 Franc (£4.59) | £2.95 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,268 Franc (£7) | £4.55 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,051 Franc (£22) | £62 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,043 Franc (£7) | £2.75 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,743 Franc (£3.56) | £1.30 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,067 Franc (£2.68) | £3.71 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 959 Franc (£1.24) | £1.73 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,452 Franc (£1.88) | £1.64 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,677 Franc (£9) | £13 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,736 Franc (£31) | £33 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,150 Franc (£12) | £18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc (£18) | £66 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,353 Franc (£54) | £58 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc (£7) | £8 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,886 Franc (£2.44) | £2.90 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,796 Franc (£2.33) | £3.86 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 97 Franc (£0.13) | £0.10 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,884 Franc (£56) | £36 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 877 Franc (£1.14) | £9 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 77 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,300 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,967 (2,288,585 Franc) in Abidjan.
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