- Cost of Living
- China
- Ivory Coast
- Nanjing
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nanjing, China compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元56 (4,646 Franc) | 9,612 Franc | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (2,493 Franc) | 6,049 Franc | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (1,425 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (1,146 Franc) | 1,163 Franc | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (1,080 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (608 Franc) | 987 Franc | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (5,951 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (1,368 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (535 Franc) | 764 Franc | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.72 (392 Franc) | 554 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元98 (8,143 Franc) | 5,486 Franc | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (568 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (896 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 164% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 55% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,335 (443,322 Franc) | 1,202,280 Franc | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,503 (291,144 Franc) | 664,448 Franc | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元369 (30,702 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,757 (312,225 Franc) | 508,333 Franc | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,966 (246,484 Franc) | 255,740 Franc | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元226 (18,765 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (8,310 Franc) | 30,919 Franc | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,405 (199,861 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元424 (35,261 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元34 (2,804 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (2,365 Franc) | 1,484 Franc | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元541 (44,957 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元372 (30,888 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元625 (51,939 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元539 (44,812 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元180,385 (14,990,292 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (523 Franc) | 606 Franc | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元142 (11,820 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元36 (2,967 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 2% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (2,792 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元23 (1,874 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元267 (22,228 Franc) | 16,609 Franc | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (2,373 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元43 (3,549 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (2,727 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (802 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (914 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元53 (4,432 Franc) | 6,233 Franc | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元140 (11,611 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (8,132 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元752 (62,475 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 347% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元393 (32,681 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (4,224 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (2,541 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 (2,219 Franc) | 1,445 Franc | + 54% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 元3,500 (290,856 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 (20,538 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元31 (2,566 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 189% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 311 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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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
3,560,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,321,715 Franc
(元27,938)
in Nanjing.
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