- Cost of Living
- Australia
- Ivory Coast
- Wollongong
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Wollongong, Australia compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$15 (6,163 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 24% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | AU$11 (4,282 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.44 (2,220 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.11 (453 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$4.94 (2,015 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.59 (2,279 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 125% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (2,832 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.88 (1,584 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.44 (1,404 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.30 (1,752 Franc) | 575 Franc | + 205% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$16 (6,571 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | + 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | AU$3.34 (1,364 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.07 (842 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 116% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 4% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | AU$2,178 (888,175 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | AU$1,615 (658,512 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$246 (100,306 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | AU$1,998 (814,859 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | AU$1,253 (511,141 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | AU$199 (81,005 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | + 69% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | AU$44 (18,061 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | AU$707 (288,396 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$204 (83,198 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (4,107 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$27 (10,859 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | + 21% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (43,502 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | AU$77 (31,305 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (62,704 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$130 (53,018 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 10% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,571 (11,244,491 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.33 (541 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$70 (28,480 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$36 (14,768 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 196% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (3,467 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (10,060 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 124% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | AU$53 (21,751 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | AU$6 (2,583 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.96 (2,021 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.67 (2,311 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.49 (1,425 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.21 (1,310 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (11,193 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 22% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$37 (15,180 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$30 (12,326 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$224 (91,355 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 554% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$109 (44,409 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (5,812 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.17 (1,699 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$5.82 (2,373 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 49% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | AU$550 (224,308 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (265 Franc) | 97 Franc | + 174% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$59 (23,887 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 37% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | AU$19 (7,609 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 756% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 5% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 3,956,072 Franc
(AU$9,700)
in Wollongong
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,750,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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