Cost of living in Perth (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 32% | |||
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| Food in Perth (Australia) is 32% 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$21 (8,943 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (5,392 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (3,145 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.39 (584 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.67 (2,384 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.86 (2,042 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (3,696 Franc) | 4,680 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.62 (1,944 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.55 (1,491 Franc) | 757 Franc | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.61 (2,361 Franc) | 627 Franc | + 277% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$21 (8,688 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.93 (1,234 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.14 (900 Franc) | 294 Franc | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Perth (Australia) is 6% 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$2,677 (1,125,727 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,510 (634,723 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$227 (95,521 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,723 (724,403 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,254 (527,210 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$109 (45,689 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (26,499 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$489 (205,410 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$181 (76,239 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$11 (4,577 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (11,345 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | + 143% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Perth (Australia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Perth | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$90 (37,834 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (34,543 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$166 (69,881 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$168 (70,713 Franc) | 50,006 Franc | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Perth (Australia) is 73% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Perth | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,447 (13,222,094 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.28 (539 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$138 (58,219 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$19 (8,161 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Perth (Australia) is 17% 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$9 (3,904 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (6,400 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$66 (27,647 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (2,970 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.48 (1,885 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$6 (2,722 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.94 (1,234 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.71 (1,559 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$26 (10,843 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Perth (Australia) is 36% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Perth | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$71 (29,897 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$37 (15,756 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$164 (69,083 Franc) | 17,457 Franc | + 296% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$113 (47,308 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (7,457 Franc) | 5,557 Franc | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.95 (2,079 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (4,290 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | + 142% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$645 (271,092 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.24 (102 Franc) | 95 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$62 (26,154 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$34 (14,300 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 1595% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 362 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 26, 2021.
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