Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (4,959 Franc) | 9,612 Franc | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.00 (3,306 Franc) | 6,049 Franc | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.90 (1,595 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.75 (415 Franc) | 1,163 Franc | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.64 (1,455 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (2,248 Franc) | 987 Franc | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.67 (2,022 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $10 (5,510 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (3,725 Franc) | 764 Franc | + 388% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (1,102 Franc) | 554 Franc | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (6,061 Franc) | 5,486 Franc | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (889 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (1,102 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 225% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,765 (972,515 Franc) | 1,202,280 Franc | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,225 (674,975 Franc) | 664,448 Franc | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (79,228 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,017 (560,185 Franc) | 508,333 Franc | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $720 (396,720 Franc) | 255,740 Franc | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $72 (39,614 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (33,060 Franc) | 30,919 Franc | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (203,765 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (59,405 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (3,900 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (7,333 Franc) | 1,484 Franc | + 394% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (26,079 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (15,153 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (43,805 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $55 (30,305 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (11,020,000 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (490 Franc) | 606 Franc | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (42,703 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (12,129 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,482 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (4,968 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $97 (53,569 Franc) | 16,609 Franc | + 223% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (3,397 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.27 (1,249 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.80 (2,094 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (1,829 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.64 (904 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (8,327 Franc) | 6,233 Franc | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (18,192 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (12,673 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $120 (66,281 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 375% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (27,550 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (4,692 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 (2,066 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (2,204 Franc) | 1,445 Franc | + 53% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $517 (284,645 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (55 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (22,040 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (2,480 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Richmond, Virginia (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 3,618,614 Franc
($6,567)
in Richmond, Virginia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,450,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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