Cost of living in Kostroma (Russia) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Kostroma (Russia) is 60% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Kostroma | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 374 (2,462 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 285 (1,873 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 60% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 136 (898 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 58 (384 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 87 (573 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 126 (830 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 4,136 Franc | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 78 (514 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 32 (210 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 598 Franc | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 7,518 Franc | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | руб 98 (644 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 31 (206 Franc) | 282 Franc | - 27% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Kostroma (Russia) is 9% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Kostroma | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 1,243,470 Franc | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 558,451 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 110,345 Franc | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 646,674 Franc | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 232,392 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 47,516 Franc | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 460 (3,028 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 259,144 Franc | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 124,043 Franc | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,668 Franc | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 8,165 Franc | - | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Kostroma (Russia) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 1,816 (11,949 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 2,190 (14,412 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 2,800 (18,428 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 57,267 Franc | - | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Kostroma (Russia) is 33% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Kostroma | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 12,545,800 Franc | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 647 Franc | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | руб 1,254 (8,252 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 879 (5,787 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Kostroma (Russia) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Kostroma | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,269 Franc | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,160 Franc | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,083 Franc | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 3,618 Franc | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,701 Franc | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,220 Franc | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 59 (386 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 80 (528 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 64% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 265 (1,746 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Kostroma (Russia) is 6% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Kostroma | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 23,263 Franc | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 446 (2,936 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 44,205 Franc | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,719 Franc | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 87 (571 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,083 Franc | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 47,312 Franc | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 867 Franc | - | |
TOTAL | - 27% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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