Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 32% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 32% 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 | $15 (9,213 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | + 12% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (5,505 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.33 (2,644 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (673 Franc) | 1,228 Franc | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.06 (2,478 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (3,190 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 265% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (3,124 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.61 (2,205 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (1,179 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 89% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (1,240 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 107% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (8,537 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 14% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (1,362 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (1,368 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 385% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 39% 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 | $2,063 (1,259,815 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,510 (922,093 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (149,451 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,507 (920,120 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,029 (628,353 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (90,711 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (30,196 Franc) | 22,389 Franc | + 35% | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (126,543 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (58,057 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (5,189 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (12,158 Franc) | 8,170 Franc | + 49% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (31,632 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (23,294 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (50,771 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (68,983 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 20% | |
Transportation | + 42% | |||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,198 (14,777,365 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (442 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $69 (42,173 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 66% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (9,809 Franc) | 5,471 Franc | + 79% | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,262 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (4,754 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (62,159 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 264% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,455 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (2,894 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (3,490 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.84 (2,347 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 211% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (1,034 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (12,055 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 85% | |
Entertainment | + 16% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (34,605 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (14,184 Franc) | 9,129 Franc | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (118,745 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 643% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (43,245 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (7,085 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.23 (3,196 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.57 (3,404 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 214% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (259,439 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (70 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 25% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (23,665 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,538 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 654% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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