Cost of living in York (United Kingdom) is 26% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in York (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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York | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £13 (10,097 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (5,055 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 (2,866 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.16 (893 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.27 (2,505 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.62 (2,010 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 149% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.50 (4,217 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.20 (1,690 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.86 (660 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.94 (2,259 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 278% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (7,602 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £1.91 (1,462 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.19 (915 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 224% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in York (United Kingdom) is 19% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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York | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,404 (1,076,690 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,328 (1,018,671 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £147 (112,452 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,008 (773,039 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,056 (809,727 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 248% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £100 (77,015 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (21,109 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 4% | |
40” flat screen tv | £317 (242,834 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £89 (68,471 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (6,899 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (9,403 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in York (United Kingdom) is 16% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £59 (45,141 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (21,986 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (55,351 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £86 (66,201 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 16% | |
Transportation | + 57% | |||
Transportation in York (United Kingdom) is 57% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,258 (14,771,429 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.26 (965 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £57 (43,765 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £11 (8,342 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 50% | |
Personal Care | - 1% | |||
Personal Care in York (United Kingdom) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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York | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.91 (2,236 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 32% | |
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, ...) | £4.13 (3,171 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.00 (1,532 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.62 (2,778 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.19 (1,677 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 122% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £2.07 (1,585 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (10,124 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 55% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in York (United Kingdom) is 25% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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York | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £41 (31,761 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £21 (16,235 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £79 (60,256 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 277% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £68 (51,954 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (6,281 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 10% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.16 (2,427 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.70 (3,601 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 232% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £356 (272,728 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 93 Franc | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £41 (31,273 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (9,023 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 940% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 109 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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