Cost of living in Tianjin (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Tianjin (China) is 36% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Tianjin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61元 (5,095 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31元 (2,646 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (987 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (1,122 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (913 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.56元 (468 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (4,407 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (948 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (641 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.67元 (393 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 121元 (10,160 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (593 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (841 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 198% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Tianjin (China) is 53% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Tianjin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,616元 (556,348 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,797元 (235,183 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 327元 (27,527 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,661元 (307,830 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,395元 (201,351 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 353元 (29,724 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 37% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109元 (9,174 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 58% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,294元 (192,885 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 637元 (53,528 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36元 (3,008 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56元 (4,738 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Tianjin (China) is 13% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 616元 (51,806 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (22,433 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 604元 (50,796 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 779元 (65,461 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 14% | |
Transportation | - 32% | |||
Transportation in Tianjin (China) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 182,311元 (15,329,706 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6元 (545 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 146元 (12,242 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 52% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25元 (2,120 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | - 62% | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Tianjin (China) is 8% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31元 (2,603 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (2,634 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 509元 (42,761 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 150% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30元 (2,483 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36元 (2,996 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 (2,303 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7元 (611 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 13元 (1,072 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 (2,821 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Tianjin (China) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Tianjin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115元 (9,712 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 77元 (6,467 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,140元 (95,857 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 500% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 344元 (28,927 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58元 (4,856 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (2,451 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (2,061 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 90% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,246元 (272,903 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.41元 (35 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 284元 (23,850 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (1,644 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 90% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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