- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Ivory Coast
- Craiova
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Craiova, Romania compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Craiova (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (3,304 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17 lei (2,332 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (1,547 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (669 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (1,334 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 lei (617 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (1,355 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (481 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.40 lei (337 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.83 lei (398 Franc) | 575 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 lei (2,968 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.29 lei (744 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.37 lei (192 Franc) | 390 Franc | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Craiova (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,333 lei (187,461 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 900 lei (126,536 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 421 lei (59,251 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 857 lei (120,521 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 592 lei (83,186 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292 lei (41,007 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (6,327 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,776 lei (249,751 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (44,522 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (5,646 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21 lei (3,002 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Craiova (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (36,432 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146 lei (20,585 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 lei (34,915 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325 lei (45,694 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Craiova (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,034 lei (10,549,489 Franc) | 10,073,000 Franc | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.56 lei (782 Franc) | 602 Franc | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (10,232 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (2,268 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Craiova (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (5,602 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 lei (4,527 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 64 lei (9,027 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (2,636 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (1,775 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (2,109 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (848 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 lei (1,125 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 lei (3,153 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Craiova (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66 lei (9,256 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (4,341 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 98 lei (13,737 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (16,403 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (2,250 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (1,148 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.89 lei (828 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,450 lei (344,460 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (89 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 99 lei (13,884 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (2,118 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 249 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
140.596
XOF
/
RON
Do you live in Abidjan? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Adana is 70% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Amsterdam is 20% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Toronto is 28% more expensive than in Montreal
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Toronto is about the same as in Vancouver
- Cost of living in Brisbane is 18% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Sydney is 8% cheaper than in London
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Madrid (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Casablanca (Morocco)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nicosia (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Catania (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cape Town (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Timisoara (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Malmo (Sweden)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Luanda (Angola)
Cost of living in Craiova (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,700,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 1,761,776 Franc
(12,531 lei)
in Craiova.
Recent Prices Added
- 12 eggs, large in Mountain View, California costs $5.00 (8 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Mexico City costs Mex$ 35,000 (9 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Charlotte, North Carolina costs $8 (26 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Kiev costs 37₴ (31 minutes ago)
- Nice dinner at an italian restaurant, dinner for two in Hamburg costs €130 (about 1 hour ago)
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Chapeco costs R$ 100,000 (about 1 hour ago)