Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Indianapolis, Indiana | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (9,355 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (5,541 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.87 (2,936 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 19% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (517 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.39 (2,647 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.44 (2,074 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 157% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (4,066 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (2,000 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (953 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.57 (3,353 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 461% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (9,086 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.57 (1,551 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (1,245 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 341% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,930 (1,162,797 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 6% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,177 (709,316 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (116,677 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,148 (691,693 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $972 (585,716 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 152% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (64,406 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $45 (26,812 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | $305 (183,997 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (67,186 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (7,823 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (14,954 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 83% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $58 (34,869 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 9% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (25,858 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 29% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (59,376 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (60,712 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 6% | |
Transportation | + 31% | |||
Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,627 (14,235,181 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 13% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (540 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (36,897 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (9,074 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 64% | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (4,644 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (13,371 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 159% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (65,110 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 281% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,485 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.09 (2,464 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (2,530 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.12 (2,484 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 229% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (1,264 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (12,422 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 90% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (28,563 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (15,717 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $122 (73,269 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 358% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $98 (58,768 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (6,650 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (3,779 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.49 (3,308 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 205% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $375 (226,139 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (231 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (26,291 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (5,364 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 519% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 90 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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