- Cost of Living
- China
- Ivory Coast
- Xining
- Abobo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Xining, China compared to Abobo, Ivory Coast
Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Xining (China) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,000 Franc | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元38 (3,271 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元13 (1,078 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元2.00 (170 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 元5.00 (426 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元3.00 (256 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元20 (1,704 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元3.00 (256 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (596 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元2.00 (170 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元50 (4,260 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元5.00 (426 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元5.00 (426 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Xining (China) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,909 (247,835 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,000 (85,209 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元200 (17,042 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元200 (17,042 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 (8,521 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 元5,000 (426,045 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,200 (102,251 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 (1,704 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Xining (China) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元200 (17,042 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元99 (8,436 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Xining (China) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 2,378 Franc | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Xining (China) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Xining (China) is in Abobo (Ivory Coast) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元500 (42,605 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL |

These prices were last updated on May 04, 2016.
Exchange rate:
85.209
XOF
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Xining (China) is about the same as in Abobo (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
771,000 Franc
in Abobo
you would need to make just about 771,000 Franc
(元9,048)
in Xining.
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