Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 22% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,846 Franc ($18) | $10 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,996 Franc ($11) | $7 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,928 Franc ($5.27) | $3.24 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,171 Franc ($2.11) | $0.73 | + 188% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,967 Franc ($3.54) | $2.60 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 987 Franc ($1.78) | $2.62 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,208 Franc ($9) | $5.38 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc ($3.33) | $3.07 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 764 Franc ($1.38) | $1.29 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc ($0.96) | $1.75 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,387 Franc ($10) | $8 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,244 Franc ($2.24) | $2.02 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 339 Franc ($0.61) | $1.83 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 22% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,088,940 Franc ($1,961) | $1,164 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 644,834 Franc ($1,161) | $992 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 102,571 Franc ($185) | $141 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 500,000 Franc ($900) | $806 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 231,571 Franc ($417) | $650 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 53,708 Franc ($97) | $112 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 32,880 Franc ($59) | $36 | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 325,000 Franc ($585) | $429 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 150,426 Franc ($271) | $145 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,867 Franc ($7) | $8 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,667 Franc ($3.00) | $17 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 50% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 35,652 Franc ($64) | $40 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 41,377 Franc ($75) | $44 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 39,348 Franc ($71) | $68 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 49,667 Franc ($89) | $93 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 39% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,188,300 Franc ($18,344) | $20,708 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 631 Franc ($1.14) | $0.55 | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,189 Franc ($53) | $28 | + 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,425 Franc ($8) | $16 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 37% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,544 Franc ($6) | $5.39 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,493 Franc ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,774 Franc ($30) | $80 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,540 Franc ($8) | $5.91 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,921 Franc ($5.26) | $3.63 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,097 Franc ($3.78) | $5.25 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 943 Franc ($1.70) | $3.60 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,481 Franc ($2.67) | $1.97 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,732 Franc ($12) | $17 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 23% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,812 Franc ($39) | $39 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,398 Franc ($12) | $22 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc ($25) | $111 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 39,028 Franc ($70) | $40 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,323 Franc ($10) | $8 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,712 Franc ($3.08) | $3.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,328 Franc ($2.39) | $4.00 | - 40% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 178,225 Franc ($321) | $127 | + 152% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 97 Franc ($0.17) | $0.10 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,303 Franc ($64) | $35 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 888 Franc ($1.60) | $7 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 624 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 21% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $4,099
(2,276,788 Franc)
in Abidjan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,400
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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