Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 19% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Chengdu | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (2,497 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (2,874 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (1,252 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (1,397 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (1,046 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (648 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (4,957 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (1,034 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (408 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (489 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (11,170 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (729 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (844 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Chengdu | Abobo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (386,135 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (247,142 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (40,243 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (270,869 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (149,888 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (18,235 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (7,845 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (165,097 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (47,300 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (3,813 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (3,485 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Chengdu | Abobo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (38,541 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (22,384 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (51,570 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (55,021 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is 30% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Chengdu | Abobo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (14,247,097 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (687 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (14,593 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (2,182 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Chengdu | Abobo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (2,126 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (2,041 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (13,257 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (1,488 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (3,315 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (2,961 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (849 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (961 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (4,920 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Chengdu | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (13,566 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (6,719 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (25,589 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (25,185 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (4,381 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (2,681 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (2,884 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (269,442 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (33 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (18,848 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (1,732 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 57 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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