Cost of living in Xining (China) is 51% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 56% | |||
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Food in Xining (China) is 56% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Xining | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50元 (4,184 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (2,799 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (962 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00元 (167 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.00元 (418 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00元 (251 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20元 (1,674 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00元 (251 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (586 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.47元 (207 Franc) | 598 Franc | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 74元 (6,164 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6元 (537 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6元 (537 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 90% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Xining (China) is 74% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Xining | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,862元 (239,511 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,236元 (103,479 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 200元 (16,738 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500元 (125,532 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 800元 (66,950 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 200元 (16,738 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 100元 (8,369 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,054元 (339,276 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 916元 (76,676 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 4,668 Franc | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19元 (1,624 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Xining (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200元 (16,738 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 194元 (16,241 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 700元 (58,582 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 700元 (58,582 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 2% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Xining (China) is 42% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Xining | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 140,000元 (11,716,332 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (586 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 100元 (8,369 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 5,549 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | - 0% | |||
Personal Care in Xining (China) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Xining | Abidjan | Diff | ||
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 | 8元 (690 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,467 Franc | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6,526 Franc | - | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Xining (China) is 31% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Xining | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100元 (8,369 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 90元 (7,532 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,776元 (148,630 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 830% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300元 (25,106 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 5,719 Franc | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (2,511 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10元 (837 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,360元 (281,192 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.20元 (17 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 82% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 311元 (26,011 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17元 (1,423 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 64% | |
TOTAL | - 51% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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