Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (8,871 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (4,704 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (2,401 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (504 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.67 (1,505 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.50 (2,541 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (3,502 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (2,225 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.69 (1,519 Franc) | 757 Franc | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 627 Franc | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 6,151 Franc | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.14 (1,206 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (1,264 Franc) | 294 Franc | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,327 (1,313,166 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,510 (851,919 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $253 (142,869 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,476 (832,972 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $992 (559,895 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 47,516 Franc | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 29,262 Franc | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $221 (124,611 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 124,043 Franc | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (4,794 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (10,344 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (26,423 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (21,522 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (46,631 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,006 Franc | - | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,293 (12,014,186 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (368 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (39,315 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (8,734 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,739 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 5,160 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,122 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (3,768 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,634 Franc | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,058 Franc | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.18 (1,797 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (1,152 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (9,782 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (30,549 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (13,664 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (109,711 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (40,541 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (6,212 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.60 (2,593 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.15 (2,905 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | + 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 95 Franc | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $32 (17,904 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,826 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 590% | |
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TOTAL | + 16% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 179 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2021.
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