Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama, United States compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (6,697 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 235% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (3,687 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.16 (1,800 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (539 Franc) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.50 (1,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.13 (2,349 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.92 (3,369 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.80 (1,595 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.48 (843 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (1,203 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (6,458 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.60 (913 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.53 (869 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 | $1,477 (840,322 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $964 (548,340 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $252 (143,572 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $963 (548,074 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $690 (392,360 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (71,818 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (29,950 Franc) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $403 (229,381 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (66,932 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (5,465 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (9,704 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (24,240 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (24,737 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (45,935 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (50,936 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,414 (13,322,794 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.49 (276 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (21,764 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (7,569 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) | $5.26 (2,990 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (10,101 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (62,238 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (4,587 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (1,999 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (2,391 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.75 (1,566 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (1,054 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (10,369 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (20,244 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (13,454 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $178 (101,511 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (48,243 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (4,524 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.73 (2,689 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.91 (2,797 Franc) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $181 (102,889 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.08 (43 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (24,192 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.52 (3,143 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,600,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 2,084,349 Franc
($3,663)
in Birmingham, Alabama.
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