- Cost of Living
- China
- Ivory Coast
- Kunming
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 49% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元30 (2,542 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (2,767 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (1,178 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (967 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (916 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (551 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (3,270 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元11 (899 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (400 Franc) | 879 Franc | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.94 (331 Franc) | 570 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (11,270 Franc) | 5,597 Franc | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元6 (543 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (403 Franc) | 366 Franc | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 72% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,410 (286,768 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,172 (182,674 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元239 (20,124 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,877 (157,839 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,421 (119,516 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元207 (17,432 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元102 (8,606 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (233,281 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (23,927 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (2,298 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (2,263 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 22% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (53,447 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (23,779 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (40,199 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (41,581 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 43% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 10,188,300 Franc | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (631 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元90 (7,536 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | - 74% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (2,365 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Kunming (China) is 20% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元24 (2,039 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (2,647 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,409 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (2,102 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (2,504 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (2,504 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (887 Franc) | 974 Franc | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (925 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (2,398 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 34% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (7,893 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (10,393 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (37,651 Franc) | 15,485 Franc | + 143% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (23,469 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元28 (2,327 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (1,971 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (1,333 Franc) | 1,474 Franc | - 10% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元3,128 (263,028 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (17 Franc) | 98 Franc | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元145 (12,164 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元17 (1,462 Franc) | 915 Franc | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 158 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,160,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 1,554,041 Franc
(元18,480)
in Kunming.
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