Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (7,592 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,685 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (2,887 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (539 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.04 (2,281 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.42 (3,062 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (4,173 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (1,900 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (1,030 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.22 (2,380 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (7,828 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (1,072 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (1,182 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 203% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,390 (784,581 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,278 (721,620 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (119,972 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $940 (530,599 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $707 (399,337 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $237 (133,943 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (26,227 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (205,459 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (59,123 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (5,288 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (9,057 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (28,025 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (28,154 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (50,172 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (52,526 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,290 (13,147,445 Franc) | 10,073,000 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (343 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (38,307 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (8,274 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,628 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (4,676 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (54,315 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 219% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (3,513 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (1,793 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (2,766 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (1,411 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (1,137 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (9,448 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (25,490 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (12,925 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (95,817 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 586% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (43,964 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (5,842 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (2,434 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (2,962 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 86% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (239,856 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (266 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 175% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (19,816 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,462 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 514% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 4,406,309 Franc
($7,805)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,910,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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