Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 8% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Umeå | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 98 kr (5,632 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 76 kr (4,368 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 52 kr (2,964 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 kr (780 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 31% | |
12 eggs, large | 34 kr (1,934 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (1,845 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 129% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61 kr (3,510 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 kr (1,543 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (820 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 kr (1,090 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (5,457 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 21 kr (1,182 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (953 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 238% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 28% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,724 kr (614,571 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,003 kr (458,685 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,173 kr (124,539 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,969 kr (399,420 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,879 kr (279,606 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 47,516 Franc | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 185 kr (10,594 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | 259,144 Franc | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 124,043 Franc | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 kr (5,733 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 181 kr (10,355 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 27% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 921 kr (52,761 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 37% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 36,261 Franc | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,008 kr (57,778 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 992 kr (56,870 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 220,433 kr (12,633,170 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 kr (894 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 504 kr (28,889 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 220 kr (12,627 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 128% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 9% 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) | - | 5,160 Franc | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,083 Franc | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 3,618 Franc | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,701 Franc | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,220 Franc | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 755 Franc | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,467 Franc | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 301 kr (17,258 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 164% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Umeå | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 420 kr (24,070 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 260 kr (14,883 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,981 Franc | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 750 kr (42,983 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 113 kr (6,472 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (2,407 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 84 kr (4,819 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 345% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 428 kr (24,510 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 62 kr (3,570 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 312% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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