- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- United States
- Abobo
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abobo, Ivory Coast compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abobo (Ivory Coast) is 21% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc ($3.75) | $13 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.85 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $2.58 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.45 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.74 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.12 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.64 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $2.75 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.55 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Abobo (Ivory Coast) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,022 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $769 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $158 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $885 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $563 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $32 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $356 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Abobo (Ivory Coast) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $38 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $36 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $70 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $95 | - | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Abobo (Ivory Coast) is 72% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,205 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,378 Franc ($4.45) | $0.61 | + 628% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Abobo (Ivory Coast) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.43 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Abobo (Ivory Coast) is in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $32 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $19 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $6 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Abobo (Ivory Coast) is 24% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,599
(1,921,105 Franc)
in Abobo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio.
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