Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (6,880 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (3,396 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.11 (2,706 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (506 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.04 (2,138 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.42 (2,870 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (3,911 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (1,781 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (965 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.22 (2,231 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 288% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (7,337 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.90 (1,005 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.09 (1,108 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 184% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,518 (803,194 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,278 (676,356 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (112,447 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $940 (497,317 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $707 (374,288 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $252 (133,599 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | + 179% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (24,582 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $364 (192,572 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (55,415 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (4,956 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (8,489 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 6% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (26,267 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (26,388 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (47,025 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (49,231 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,902 (13,176,003 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (321 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $67 (35,686 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (7,755 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,401 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (4,382 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (50,908 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (3,293 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.18 (1,681 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (2,592 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.50 (1,323 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (1,066 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (8,856 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (23,892 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (12,114 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (89,807 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 543% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (41,206 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (5,476 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (2,282 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.25 (2,777 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (226,578 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (73 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (18,573 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,120 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 476% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 279 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 3,406,862 Franc
($6,439)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,300,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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