Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 23% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,263 Franc (£11) | £15 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (£6) | £5.39 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (£4.73) | £2.54 | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,176 Franc (£1.53) | £1.13 | + 36% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc (£1.68) | £2.28 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc (£1.14) | £1.79 | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (£5.38) | £2.69 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (£2.02) | £1.84 | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (£0.81) | £0.85 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (£0.78) | £1.60 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (£10) | £7 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (£2.07) | £1.61 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (£0.37) | £1.12 | - 67% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
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 (£1,374) | £1,159 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (£727) | £827 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (£144) | £297 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (£841) | £569 | + 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (£302) | £453 | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (£62) | £125 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,052 Franc (£29) | £25 | + 14% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (£337) | £386 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (£161) | £110 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (£6) | £7 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (£11) | £12 | - 14% | |
Clothes | + 47% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 47% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (£50) | £44 | + 15% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (£47) | £26 | + 81% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (£60) | £54 | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (£75) | £74 | + 1% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (£16,325) | £24,333 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (£0.84) | £1.62 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (£33) | £89 | - 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,555 Franc (£7) | £15 | - 53% | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% 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 (£4.25) | £3.03 | + 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (£7) | £4.55 | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (£22) | £62 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (£4.71) | £2.75 | + 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (£3.51) | £1.32 | + 167% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (£2.89) | £3.71 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (£0.98) | £1.73 | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (£1.91) | £1.61 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (£8) | £13 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Abidjan | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (£30) | £31 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (£12) | £15 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (£21) | £62 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (£58) | £50 | + 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (£3.25) | £2.86 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (£1.41) | £3.20 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (£0.12) | £0.09 | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (£62) | £32 | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (£1.13) | £13 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% |

These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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