Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (11,048 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (5,344 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.15 (2,802 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.95 (1,605 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.46 (1,882 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.20 (2,827 Franc) | 987 Franc | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.95 (1,605 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (2,103 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.79 (972 Franc) | 764 Franc | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.47 (802 Franc) | 532 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (7,872 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.15 (1,171 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (1,067 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 214% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,081 (588,184 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,957 (1,064,461 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $191 (103,715 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,752 (953,023 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,246 (677,715 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (63,622 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (29,412 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (205,921 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (73,325 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (5,899 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (15,173 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 810% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (24,724 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (26,181 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (50,299 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (72,183 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,564 (12,274,816 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (456 Franc) | 620 Franc | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $39 (21,389 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (8,644 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,357 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (7,434 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (76,770 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | + 358% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (3,781 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.43 (1,864 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 (2,537 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.90 (2,123 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (1,054 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (12,372 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | + 84% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (26,291 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (14,138 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (90,019 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 545% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (32,084 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (6,072 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (2,584 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.94 (2,142 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | + 61% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $510 (277,429 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (44 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $56 (30,335 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,344 Franc) | 888 Franc | + 501% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 3,795,492 Franc
($6,977)
in Seattle, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,290,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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