Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 41% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Abidjan or in Kunming? You can help!
Improve the prices for Abidjan!
Improve the prices for Kunming!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 75 prices entered by 13 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kunming | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25元 (2,298 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (3,137 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (1,258 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (1,131 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (1,032 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (595 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38元 (3,483 Franc) | 4,680 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (1,021 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.41元 (494 Franc) | 757 Franc | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.20元 (384 Franc) | 627 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 101元 (9,198 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (639 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11元 (1,037 Franc) | 294 Franc | + 253% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 60% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kunming | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,548元 (323,949 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,385元 (217,748 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 316元 (28,886 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,103元 (191,962 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,465元 (133,765 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,193元 (108,879 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (8,957 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,504元 (228,626 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 707元 (64,547 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (4,156 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 30元 (2,699 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kunming | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 586元 (53,544 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242元 (22,127 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (55,129 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 542元 (49,497 Franc) | 50,006 Franc | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kunming | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,192元 (10,699,005 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (663 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 136元 (12,418 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (2,386 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kunming | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30元 (2,734 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32元 (2,902 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 200元 (18,259 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 87元 (7,940 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 29元 (2,675 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32元 (2,927 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11元 (981 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (968 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27元 (2,498 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 41% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Kunming | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104元 (9,504 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 107元 (9,734 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 679元 (61,961 Franc) | 17,457 Franc | + 255% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 159元 (14,501 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33元 (2,996 Franc) | 5,557 Franc | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24元 (2,190 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9元 (828 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,359元 (306,659 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (18 Franc) | 95 Franc | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186元 (16,966 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18元 (1,612 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 91% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 75 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
91.295
XOF
/
CNY
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Santiago is 30% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Madrid is 45% more expensive than in Santiago
- Cost of living in Barcelona is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in New York City
- Cost of living in New York City is 16% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Santiago is 20% more expensive than in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Dubai is 31% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in London is 87% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Queretaro is 11% cheaper than in Tijuana
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 3,320,000 Franc in Abidjan you would need to make just about 1,946,200 Franc (21,318元) in Kunming.
Do you live in Abidjan? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ankara (Turkey)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Madrid (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cape Town (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Xianyang (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Baku (Azerbaijan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Casablanca (Morocco)
Prices recently added
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Fujairah costs Dirham 4,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Ciudad Obregón costs Mex$ 350 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Gurgaon costs ₨100 (about 2 hours ago)
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Santa Maria costs R$ 6 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Nogales costs Mex$ 5,000 (about 3 hours ago)
- Utilities, monthly for 2 people in 85 m2 in Berlin costs €127 (about 3 hours ago)