- Cost of Living
- India
- Ivory Coast
- Chandigarh
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chandigarh, India compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Chandigarh (India) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨552 (4,457 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨301 (2,429 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨188 (1,515 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (445 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 64% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨71 (570 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (348 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 66% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨186 (1,504 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 (1,054 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (144 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨130 (1,046 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,599 (12,904 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 116% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (646 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (222 Franc) | 390 Franc | - 43% | |
Housing | - 75% | |||
Housing in Chandigarh (India) is 75% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,332 (188,275 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,289 (123,374 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,943 (23,749 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,582 (101,527 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,017 (88,905 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,045 (16,500 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 66% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,644 (13,269 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,419 (269,676 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,867 (87,693 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨392 (3,162 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨370 (2,988 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 67% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Chandigarh (India) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,527 (20,391 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,550 (20,580 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,934 (39,817 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,301 (34,705 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 30% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Chandigarh (India) is 43% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,900 (8,343,102 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (562 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,363 (10,996 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨242 (1,952 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 61% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Chandigarh (India) is 48% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (993 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (2,142 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 52% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,100 (8,876 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨270 (2,175 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (1,480 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨216 (1,740 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (729 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (620 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨313 (2,529 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 65% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Chandigarh (India) is 112% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,246 (10,053 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨522 (4,214 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,455 (11,738 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 16% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,219 (17,909 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨840 (6,781 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨173 (1,396 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨214 (1,728 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 9% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨43,256 (349,055 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨223 (1,802 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 1763% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,848 (14,914 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 61% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨207 (1,667 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 88% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chandigarh (India) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,360,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,291,447 Franc
(₨283,962)
in Chandigarh.
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