- Cost of Living
- China
- Ivory Coast
- Kunming
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元27 (2,199 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (2,535 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (1,159 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (872 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (901 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (542 Franc) | 987 Franc | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (3,214 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (884 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (394 Franc) | 764 Franc | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.95 (327 Franc) | 532 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (11,080 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (614 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (396 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 17% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 70% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,410 (281,931 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,172 (179,593 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元239 (19,785 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,898 (156,886 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,421 (117,500 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元207 (17,138 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元102 (8,461 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (229,347 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (23,523 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (2,259 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (2,225 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 25% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (52,546 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (23,378 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (39,521 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (40,879 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 50% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,000 (8,267,604 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (620 Franc) | 620 Franc | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (6,890 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (2,325 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 22% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (2,004 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (2,602 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,774 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (2,067 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (2,462 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (2,462 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (872 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (909 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (2,358 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (7,760 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (10,218 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (37,015 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 165% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (23,073 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元28 (2,287 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (1,937 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (1,311 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | - 1% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (17 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元145 (11,959 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (1,437 Franc) | 888 Franc | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 238 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 53% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,580,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 1,692,124 Franc
(元20,467)
in Kunming.
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