Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (7,366 Franc) | 9,612 Franc | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,889 Franc) | 6,049 Franc | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (3,090 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (520 Franc) | 1,163 Franc | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (2,314 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (2,863 Franc) | 987 Franc | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (4,801 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (1,671 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (825 Franc) | 764 Franc | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (1,456 Franc) | 554 Franc | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (8,362 Franc) | 5,486 Franc | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (1,069 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (1,039 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 206% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,575 (866,327 Franc) | 1,202,280 Franc | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,269 (698,159 Franc) | 664,448 Franc | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (113,917 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (510,712 Franc) | 508,333 Franc | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $678 (372,878 Franc) | 255,740 Franc | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $222 (122,257 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (26,929 Franc) | 30,919 Franc | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (194,296 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (54,427 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (4,928 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (8,824 Franc) | 1,484 Franc | + 494% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (27,439 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (25,514 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (48,327 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (51,127 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,652 (13,558,435 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (343 Franc) | 606 Franc | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (38,421 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (8,061 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,535 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (4,555 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (52,400 Franc) | 16,609 Franc | + 215% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (3,689 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (1,623 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (2,813 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (1,300 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (1,108 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (9,205 Franc) | 6,233 Franc | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (25,339 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (12,885 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (86,203 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 517% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (44,067 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (5,236 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (2,309 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (2,674 Franc) | 1,445 Franc | + 85% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $355 (195,432 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (75 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (19,306 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,322 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 499% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 4,315,480 Franc
($7,846)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,970,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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