Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 47% | |||
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Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Seattle, Washington | Abobo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (13,685 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 584% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (7,610 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (4,136 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (617 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.56 (2,768 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.44 (3,297 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (6,595 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (2,702 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (1,263 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.91 (2,374 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (10,990 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.10 (1,881 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (1,294 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Seattle, Washington | Abobo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,181 (1,929,222 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,454 (1,487,908 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $213 (129,294 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,266 (1,374,321 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,731 (1,049,779 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (75,237 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (34,083 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $278 (168,652 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (87,105 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (7,183 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $41 (24,618 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Seattle, Washington | Abobo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (34,516 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (25,787 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (52,735 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 (74,318 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 29% cheaper than in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Seattle, Washington | Abobo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,698 (17,403,048 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.24 (752 Franc) | 2,378 Franc | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $92 (55,599 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (13,245 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Seattle, Washington | Abobo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (5,234 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (7,403 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (106,318 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (5,500 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.82 (2,923 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (3,760 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (4,220 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.52 (1,527 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (18,009 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (36,660 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $34 (20,633 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (114,013 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $117 (71,071 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (10,433 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.62 (3,405 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (4,892 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $454 (275,362 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (106 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (48,215 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (7,309 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 403 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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