Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (7,457 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (4,020 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (3,537 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (523 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.21 (2,316 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (2,865 Franc) | 987 Franc | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (4,805 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (1,672 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.50 (826 Franc) | 764 Franc | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.65 (1,457 Franc) | 532 Franc | + 174% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (8,368 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (1,070 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.89 (1,040 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,575 (867,020 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,269 (698,718 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (114,008 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (511,121 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $678 (373,176 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $222 (122,355 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (26,950 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $353 (194,451 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (54,471 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (4,932 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (8,831 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 430% | |
| 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 (27,460 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (25,535 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (48,366 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (51,168 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,652 (13,569,282 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (343 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (50,380 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (8,068 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | + 82% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,538 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (4,559 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (52,441 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | + 213% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (3,692 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (1,625 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.11 (2,815 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.36 (1,301 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.01 (1,109 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (9,213 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (25,360 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (12,895 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (86,272 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 518% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (44,102 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (5,240 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (2,311 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (2,676 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | + 101% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (78,587 Franc) | 178,225 Franc | - 56% | |
| 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 (19,322 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,326 Franc) | 888 Franc | + 499% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 3,734,243 Franc
($6,784)
in Providence, Rhode Island
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,290,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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