- Cost of Living
- China
- Ivory Coast
- Nanjing
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nanjing, China compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Nanjing (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (4,480 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元29 (2,483 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元16 (1,351 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (1,154 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 元13 (1,059 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (590 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元73 (6,142 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (1,370 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元5.78 (488 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.61 (389 Franc) | 575 Franc | - 32% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元100 (8,434 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (603 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (881 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 126% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Nanjing (China) is 59% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,335 (449,945 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,336 (281,339 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元363 (30,598 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,922 (330,812 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,900 (244,595 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元217 (18,274 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (8,434 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 75% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元2,337 (197,094 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元540 (45,570 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元34 (2,846 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (2,400 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 73% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元541 (45,629 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元372 (31,350 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元625 (52,715 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元539 (45,482 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 8% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元175,397 (14,793,539 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (530 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元142 (11,997 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 59% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元38 (3,177 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 1% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元32 (2,668 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元23 (1,902 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 58% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元267 (22,561 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 32% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (2,408 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元43 (3,602 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | + 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (2,799 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (814 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (928 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元53 (4,498 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元155 (13,059 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (8,254 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元752 (63,409 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 354% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元393 (33,169 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (4,287 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元32 (2,678 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 (2,253 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 42% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (295,201 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.35 (29 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 70% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元247 (20,845 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 45% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元31 (2,604 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 193% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,590,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,320,783 Franc
(元27,516)
in Nanjing.
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