- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ivory Coast
- Wichita, Kansas
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas, United States compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (6,558 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,508 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.13 (1,681 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (388 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (1,103 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.96 (1,592 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (2,286 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (1,962 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (667 Franc) | 882 Franc | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (1,114 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (8,233 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (866 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (778 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 100% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,131 (607,588 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $851 (457,177 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (94,623 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $934 (501,330 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (342,398 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (59,528 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (25,550 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (198,555 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (52,489 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (4,603 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (9,787 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (22,699 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (17,180 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (37,401 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (59,810 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,265 (10,345,327 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (317 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (36,721 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (6,892 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,322 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (7,160 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (40,053 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.28 (2,838 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.96 (1,592 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.36 (1,803 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.32 (1,246 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.13 (605 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (7,995 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (19,690 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (11,366 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (24,638 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (32,351 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (3,628 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (2,119 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.72 (2,000 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (229,915 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (231 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (18,507 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (3,399 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 256 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,940,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 3,496,464 Franc
($6,511)
in Wichita, Kansas.
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