Cost of living in Toowoomba (Australia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Toowoomba (Australia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Toowoomba | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (7,839 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$11 (4,496 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.51 (2,164 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.51 (592 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.54 (2,174 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.09 (1,998 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 148% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (3,418 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.70 (1,453 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$2.75 (1,077 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.09 (1,997 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 234% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 7,518 Franc | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.07 (1,206 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$1.91 (749 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 166% | |
Housing | - 15% | |||
Housing in Toowoomba (Australia) is 15% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$1,957 (768,110 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,328 (521,281 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$204 (79,976 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,247 (489,295 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 232,392 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 47,516 Franc | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$68 (26,577 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$486 (190,585 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (60,312 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,668 Franc | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$31 (12,211 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 50% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Toowoomba (Australia) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$81 (31,948 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$70 (27,319 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$135 (52,875 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$137 (53,895 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Toowoomba (Australia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$29,156 (11,442,592 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.58 (621 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,392 Franc | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$26 (10,017 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 81% | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Toowoomba (Australia) is 34% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 3,269 Franc | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$17 (6,786 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (26,426 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 55% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$12 (4,827 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$8 (3,108 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,220 Franc | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$5.00 (1,962 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 160% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$5.92 (2,323 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (10,514 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Toowoomba (Australia) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Toowoomba | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$59 (23,029 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$34 (13,429 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$99 (38,803 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 143% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$86 (33,753 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (7,080 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$6 (2,490 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 0% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.53 (2,168 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 100% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$956 (375,234 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$49 (19,310 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 59% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$28 (10,843 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 1150% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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