Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,261 Franc (£11) | £12 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,355 Franc (£7) | £5.43 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,516 Franc (£4.66) | £3.30 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (£1.57) | £0.93 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,521 Franc (£2.02) | £2.39 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,075 Franc (£1.43) | £1.96 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,680 Franc (£6) | £3.47 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,629 Franc (£2.16) | £1.71 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 757 Franc (£1.00) | £1.30 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 627 Franc (£0.83) | £2.12 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,151 Franc (£8) | £7 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,371 Franc (£1.82) | £1.64 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Franc (£0.39) | £1.11 | - 65% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 12% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,197,690 Franc (£1,588) | £1,100 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 532,548 Franc (£706) | £868 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc (£129) | £170 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 675,846 Franc (£896) | £659 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 312,534 Franc (£414) | £621 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (£63) | £126 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,262 Franc (£39) | £21 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (£344) | £386 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (£164) | £107 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc (£5.90) | £6 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (£6) | £12 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 29% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,209 Franc (£45) | £62 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,462 Franc (£54) | £30 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,038 Franc (£54) | £66 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,006 Franc (£66) | £69 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,449,300 Franc (£13,854) | £18,131 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Franc (£0.79) | £1.24 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,308 Franc (£36) | £65 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,876 Franc (£6) | £15 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (£4.33) | £2.95 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (£7) | £4.55 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,122 Franc (£21) | £62 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc (£5.58) | £2.75 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,634 Franc (£3.49) | £1.30 | + 168% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc (£2.73) | £3.71 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc (£1.18) | £1.73 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (£1.95) | £1.64 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 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 | 19,913 Franc (£26) | £33 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,886 Franc (£12) | £18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc (£19) | £66 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,233 Franc (£55) | £58 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (£2.65) | £2.90 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,770 Franc (£2.35) | £3.86 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (£0.13) | £0.10 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,062 Franc (£61) | £36 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 844 Franc (£1.12) | £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 109 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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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 £3,500 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £3,140 (2,368,157 Franc) in Abidjan.
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