Cost of living in Pretoria (South Africa) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 32% | |||
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| Food in Pretoria (South Africa) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 119 (4,144 Franc) | 6,245 Franc | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (2,636 Franc) | 4,662 Franc | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 44 (1,541 Franc) | 3,534 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (665 Franc) | 1,153 Franc | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (1,360 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 24 (828 Franc) | 873 Franc | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 64 (2,249 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 25 (879 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (632 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 22 (779 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 104 (3,626 Franc) | 5,329 Franc | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (765 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (449 Franc) | 309 Franc | + 45% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Pretoria (South Africa) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 11,068 (386,938 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 9,659 (337,680 Franc) | 529,519 Franc | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,645 (57,526 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 6,998 (244,661 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 5,928 (207,236 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,020 (35,645 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 415 (14,514 Franc) | 26,492 Franc | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,308 (150,614 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,697 (59,336 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 88 (3,073 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 141 (4,933 Franc) | 8,169 Franc | - 40% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Pretoria (South Africa) is 43% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 715 (24,992 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 527 (18,424 Franc) | 39,775 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,305 (45,627 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,304 (45,594 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Pretoria (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 370,249 (12,944,174 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 22 (754 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,001 (34,985 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R 134 (4,667 Franc) | 5,457 Franc | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Pretoria (South Africa) is 19% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 66 (2,290 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 236 (8,245 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 462 (16,140 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 39 (1,362 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 30 (1,058 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 52 (1,811 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 25 (877 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 20 (697 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 134 (4,694 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Pretoria (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Pretoria | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 331 (11,561 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 218 (7,608 Franc) | 9,129 Franc | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 793 (27,730 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 541 (18,916 Franc) | 44,455 Franc | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 62 (2,173 Franc) | 5,731 Franc | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 34 (1,196 Franc) | 2,508 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 29 (1,018 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 7,815 (273,212 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.66 (58 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 539 (18,840 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 47 (1,654 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 113 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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