Cost of living in Christiansted, U.S. Virgin Islands compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 57% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (8,834 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,830 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.25 (2,851 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.48 (2,434 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.54 (2,466 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (3,586 Franc) | 987 Franc | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (3,594 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.21 (2,833 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.20 (2,280 Franc) | 764 Franc | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (1,779 Franc) | 532 Franc | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (8,151 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.81 (1,529 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.06 (2,749 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 710% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 29% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,077 (1,128,769 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,264 (686,653 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (121,453 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $963 (523,460 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,312 (712,822 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $273 (148,502 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $73 (39,456 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $450 (244,521 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (48,904 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (7,898 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (10,834 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 550% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 36% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $65 (35,320 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (19,465 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (46,187 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (48,904 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 7% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 10,188,300 Franc | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (419 Franc) | 620 Franc | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 29,189 Franc | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,425 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 69% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (6,521 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,493 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (40,754 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | + 143% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (4,347 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (3,478 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $12 (6,521 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.52 (1,913 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.95 (1,605 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (8,151 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 50% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $100 (54,338 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (7,607 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $60 (32,603 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $135 (73,256 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (5,434 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (2,717 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.64 (3,062 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | + 131% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 97 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (27,169 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 888 Franc | - | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Christiansted (U.S. Virgin Islands) is 32% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 4,225,888 Franc
($7,777)
in Christiansted
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,210,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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