Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
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Food | + 31% | |||
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Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (7,893 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 295% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,704 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.90 (2,066 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (509 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.32 (1,230 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.15 (2,193 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (3,225 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (1,547 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.49 (790 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.26 (1,197 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (5,643 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (1,057 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.46 (773 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,464 (774,649 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $900 (476,385 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (110,591 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $994 (525,787 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $617 (326,489 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (69,099 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (24,906 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $405 (214,249 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (65,820 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (5,117 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (9,716 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (21,810 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (20,889 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (42,056 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $96 (51,051 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 42% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,950 (12,143,180 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.58 (305 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 87% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $37 (19,753 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (6,846 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.54 (2,933 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (9,202 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (49,594 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (4,266 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (1,855 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.30 (2,275 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.10 (1,640 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.52 (802 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (10,609 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (21,784 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (13,162 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (86,900 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (40,810 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (4,487 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (2,671 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.13 (2,714 Franc) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (228,382 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (115 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (24,844 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.49 (2,906 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,310,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 1,896,574 Franc
($3,584)
in Birmingham, Alabama.
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