Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 43% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Perth (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Perth | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (9,199 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | + 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (5,351 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (2,779 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.75 (740 Franc) | 1,228 Franc | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.88 (2,483 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 92% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (2,660 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 205% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (4,306 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.78 (2,018 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.42 (1,445 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 131% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.31 (2,242 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 275% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (7,440 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.11 (1,316 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.01 (848 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 200% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Perth (Australia) is 15% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Perth | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,121 (896,061 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,675 (707,870 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$379 (160,242 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,843 (778,814 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,258 (531,353 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$147 (62,020 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (24,750 Franc) | 22,389 Franc | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$563 (238,034 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 8% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$222 (93,702 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (4,847 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (13,103 Franc) | 8,170 Franc | + 60% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Perth (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (44,876 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (39,213 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$157 (66,430 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$163 (68,921 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 107% | |||
Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 107% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,936 (11,804,011 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.78 (753 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$170 (71,714 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 182% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$23 (9,524 Franc) | 5,471 Franc | + 74% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 30% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Perth | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (4,129 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$22 (9,379 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$77 (32,628 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 91% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (3,314 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.39 (1,857 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.87 (2,478 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.01 (1,273 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 69% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.58 (1,514 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$28 (11,831 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 81% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 37% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Perth | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$65 (27,514 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (15,602 Franc) | 9,129 Franc | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$217 (91,581 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 473% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$107 (45,241 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (7,898 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.07 (2,140 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (4,659 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 330% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$651 (274,863 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.38 (161 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$63 (26,416 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (15,452 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 1682% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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