- Cost of Living
- China
- Ivory Coast
- Kunming
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kunming, China compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kunming (China) is 46% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元25 (2,171 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (2,746 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元14 (1,194 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (889 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (944 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元5.98 (510 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元39 (3,313 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (851 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.76 (406 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.18 (356 Franc) | 575 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元134 (11,419 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (633 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.79 (408 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Kunming (China) is 74% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,995 (255,174 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,096 (178,580 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元239 (20,391 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,912 (162,948 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,480 (126,093 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元207 (17,663 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元101 (8,597 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,774 (236,373 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元285 (24,244 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元27 (2,328 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (2,293 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Kunming (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元636 (54,155 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元283 (24,094 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元478 (40,732 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元494 (42,132 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Kunming (China) is 53% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元100,000 (8,520,910 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元5.33 (454 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元83 (7,101 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元28 (2,396 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 52% | |
| 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 (2,066 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元31 (2,682 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,051 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元25 (2,130 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元30 (2,537 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元30 (2,537 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元11 (898 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (937 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元29 (2,430 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Kunming (China) is 41% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (7,998 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元124 (10,531 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元448 (38,150 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 173% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元279 (23,780 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (2,488 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元23 (1,997 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (1,376 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.20 (17 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元145 (12,325 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (1,363 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 189 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kunming (China) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,740,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 1,715,953 Franc
(元20,138)
in Kunming.
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