- 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 (4,637 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (2,488 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元17 (1,423 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元14 (1,144 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 (1,078 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元7 (607 Franc) | 987 Franc | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元72 (5,940 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元16 (1,365 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元6 (534 Franc) | 764 Franc | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.72 (392 Franc) | 532 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元98 (8,126 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (567 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元11 (894 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 163% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Nanjing (China) is 54% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,335 (442,450 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,503 (290,572 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元369 (30,641 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,757 (311,611 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,966 (246,000 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元226 (18,728 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (8,294 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元2,405 (199,468 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元424 (35,192 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元34 (2,799 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元28 (2,360 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 42% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Nanjing (China) is 12% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元541 (44,869 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元372 (30,827 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元625 (51,837 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元539 (44,724 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Nanjing (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元180,385 (14,960,821 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元6 (517 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元142 (11,797 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元36 (2,961 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Nanjing (China) is 3% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元34 (2,787 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元23 (1,870 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元267 (22,185 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元29 (2,368 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元43 (3,542 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元33 (2,722 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元10 (800 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元11 (912 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元53 (4,423 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Nanjing (China) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元140 (11,588 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元98 (8,116 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元752 (62,352 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 (32,617 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元51 (4,216 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (2,536 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元27 (2,215 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | + 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,280 (106,143 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 40% | |
| 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 (20,498 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元31 (2,561 Franc) | 888 Franc | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 350 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 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
3,220,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,085,496 Franc
(元25,145)
in Nanjing.
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