Cost of living in San Sebastian (Spain) is 10% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in San Sebastian (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (12,608 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (5,714 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.25 (2,784 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (605 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.88 (1,883 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.02 (1,979 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €11 (7,147 Franc) | 4,680 Franc | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.22 (1,453 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (1,005 Franc) | 757 Franc | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (615 Franc) | 627 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (5,150 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 (1,112 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (742 Franc) | 294 Franc | + 152% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in San Sebastian (Spain) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,362 (891,591 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €968 (633,779 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (98,257 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €979 (640,869 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €703 (460,277 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (103,867 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (24,465 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €418 (273,870 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (77,493 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (4,946 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (8,498 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | + 82% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in San Sebastian (Spain) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €95 (62,030 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (24,682 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (56,455 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €161 (105,147 Franc) | 50,006 Franc | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in San Sebastian (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,560 (14,116,381 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (858 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €42 (27,671 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (10,374 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in San Sebastian (Spain) is 41% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (4,752 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (5,958 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €85 (55,695 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (3,567 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.97 (1,946 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.38 (2,213 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.76 (1,149 Franc) | 890 Franc | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (1,302 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (11,960 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in San Sebastian (Spain) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| San Sebastian | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (22,427 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (9,538 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €126 (82,402 Franc) | 17,457 Franc | + 372% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (31,075 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,530 Franc) | 5,557 Franc | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.49 (1,633 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.59 (3,006 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | + 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €469 (306,768 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (113 Franc) | 95 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (28,318 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (3,273 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 288% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 169 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2021.
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