- 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 | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (6,275 Franc) | 9,846 Franc | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,636 Franc) | 5,996 Franc | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.13 (1,701 Franc) | 2,928 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.76 (415 Franc) | 1,171 Franc | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (1,116 Franc) | 1,967 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.96 (1,610 Franc) | 987 Franc | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.26 (2,314 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (1,985 Franc) | 1,852 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.17 (635 Franc) | 764 Franc | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (1,127 Franc) | 532 Franc | + 112% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (8,386 Franc) | 5,387 Franc | + 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.61 (877 Franc) | 1,244 Franc | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (788 Franc) | 339 Franc | + 132% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,174 (638,113 Franc) | 1,088,940 Franc | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $851 (462,617 Franc) | 644,834 Franc | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (95,749 Franc) | 102,571 Franc | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $934 (507,295 Franc) | 500,000 Franc | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $638 (346,472 Franc) | 231,571 Franc | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (60,236 Franc) | 53,708 Franc | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (25,854 Franc) | 32,880 Franc | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $370 (200,918 Franc) | 325,000 Franc | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $98 (53,113 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (4,658 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (9,903 Franc) | 1,667 Franc | + 494% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (22,969 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (17,540 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (37,846 Franc) | 39,348 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (60,522 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 22% | |
| 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 (10,468,433 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (313 Franc) | 620 Franc | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (36,823 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (6,974 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (3,362 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (7,064 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (40,529 Franc) | 16,774 Franc | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.21 (2,830 Franc) | 4,540 Franc | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.85 (1,551 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.36 (1,824 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.32 (1,261 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.20 (650 Franc) | 1,481 Franc | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (7,483 Franc) | 6,732 Franc | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (19,924 Franc) | 21,812 Franc | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (11,320 Franc) | 6,398 Franc | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $46 (24,931 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (32,736 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (3,671 Franc) | 5,323 Franc | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.95 (2,144 Franc) | 1,712 Franc | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.72 (2,024 Franc) | 1,328 Franc | + 52% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $400 (217,352 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.43 (234 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (18,727 Franc) | 35,303 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (3,440 Franc) | 888 Franc | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 502 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Wichita, Kansas (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,050,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,876,432 Franc
($5,294)
in Wichita, Kansas.
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