- Cost of Living
- China
- Ivory Coast
- Nanjing
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nanjing, China compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nanjing (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元56 (4,822 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (2,630 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (1,503 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (1,152 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (1,148 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (641 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (6,165 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元17 (1,487 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (569 Franc) | 879 Franc | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.84 (417 Franc) | 570 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元106 (9,108 Franc) | 5,597 Franc | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (615 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元12 (1,053 Franc) | 366 Franc | + 187% | |
| 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5,167 (444,803 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,503 (301,577 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元367 (31,598 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,346 (287,999 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,191 (274,707 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元637 (54,822 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元97 (8,320 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,503 (215,477 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元674 (57,984 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元37 (3,170 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元27 (2,310 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 6% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元556 (47,881 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元392 (33,748 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元593 (51,009 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元600 (51,648 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 20% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元185,502 (15,967,942 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (552 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元154 (13,236 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,822 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 2% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (2,905 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元20 (1,722 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元260 (22,407 Franc) | 16,409 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元37 (3,145 Franc) | 5,148 Franc | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元43 (3,676 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元35 (3,042 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (872 Franc) | 974 Franc | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (961 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元49 (4,202 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元139 (12,004 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元104 (8,988 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元752 (64,714 Franc) | 15,485 Franc | + 318% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元393 (33,852 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元53 (4,567 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (2,674 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元26 (2,206 Franc) | 1,474 Franc | + 50% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,280 (110,163 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元0.35 (30 Franc) | 98 Franc | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元247 (21,233 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元31 (2,658 Franc) | 915 Franc | + 191% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Nanjing (China) is 33% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,550,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,382,763 Franc
(元27,681)
in Nanjing.
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