Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (4,804 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (3,203 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (1,545 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.74 (392 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 68% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.64 (1,409 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (2,178 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (1,959 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (5,338 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (3,608 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 309% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (1,068 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (5,872 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 2% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (994 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (1,068 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 174% | |
Housing | - 12% | |||
Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,765 (942,157 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (653,905 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (76,755 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,017 (542,698 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (384,336 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $72 (38,378 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 20% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (32,028 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 5% | |
40” flat screen TV | $321 (171,528 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $115 (61,295 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (4,382 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (7,807 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 13% | |
Clothes | - 53% | |||
Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 53% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (25,265 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (14,679 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 65% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (42,437 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $55 (29,359 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (10,676,000 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (475 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (41,370 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 42% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (12,148 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 144% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.80 (3,094 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (5,658 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 26% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (46,856 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 175% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (3,335 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (1,450 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.01 (2,140 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.38 (1,802 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (741 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (9,196 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 27% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (18,302 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $23 (12,277 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 55% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (63,913 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 358% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (26,690 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (4,334 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (2,002 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (2,135 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 34% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (229,295 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (53 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 45% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (21,352 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 44% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (2,402 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 170% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,760,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 3,758,253 Franc
($7,041)
in Richmond, Virginia.
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