Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 20% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,329 Franc (£7) | £13 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,428 Franc (£7) | £5.57 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,487 Franc (£4.47) | £3.29 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,134 Franc (£1.45) | £0.87 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,521 Franc (£1.95) | £2.43 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,128 Franc (£1.45) | £1.91 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (£5.30) | £3.58 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Franc (£2.04) | £1.69 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 709 Franc (£0.91) | £1.13 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (£0.77) | £2.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,329 Franc (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,371 Franc (£1.76) | £1.64 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 309 Franc (£0.40) | £1.04 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc (£1,354) | £1,117 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 512,432 Franc (£657) | £868 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc (£125) | £170 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 529,377 Franc (£679) | £661 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (£298) | £621 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (£61) | £125 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,029 Franc (£39) | £21 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (£332) | £386 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (£159) | £110 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc (£5.71) | £7 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (£5.98) | £12 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,430 Franc (£38) | £63 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,449 Franc (£39) | £30 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,938 Franc (£56) | £72 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,360 Franc (£62) | £68 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,546,400 Franc (£16,086) | £17,932 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 609 Franc (£0.78) | £1.25 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (£33) | £65 | - 50% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,045 Franc (£6) | £11 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 11% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (£4.19) | £3.03 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (£7) | £4.55 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,122 Franc (£21) | £62 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc (£5.39) | £2.75 | + 96% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,634 Franc (£3.38) | £1.32 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc (£2.64) | £3.71 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc (£1.14) | £1.73 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (£1.88) | £1.61 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (£8) | £13 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc (£26) | £31 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,220 Franc (£12) | £18 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17,457 Franc (£22) | £62 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,464 Franc (£40) | £60 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,757 Franc (£2.25) | £2.75 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (£1.39) | £3.83 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (£0.12) | £0.10 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,696 Franc (£50) | £37 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 844 Franc (£1.08) | £9 | - 88% | |
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TOTAL | - 20% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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