Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 57% more expensive than in Arkhangelsk (Russia)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Arkhangelsk or in Abidjan? You can help!
Improve the prices for Arkhangelsk! Improve the prices for Abidjan!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 107% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 107% more expensive than in Arkhangelsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Abidjan | Arkhangelsk | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (руб 1,652) | руб 376 | + 339% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (руб 725) | руб 249 | + 191% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (руб 558) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (руб 174) | руб 44 | + 300% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (руб 225) | руб 71 | + 218% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (руб 124) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (руб 635) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (руб 238) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (руб 96) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (руб 92) | руб 58 | + 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (руб 1,155) | руб 371 | + 211% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (руб 244) | руб 75 | + 226% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (руб 43) | руб 22 | + 100% | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 45% more expensive than in Arkhangelsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Abidjan | Arkhangelsk | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (руб 190,977) | руб 27,665 | + 590% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (руб 85,769) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (руб 16,947) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (руб 99,319) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (руб 35,692) | руб 21,140 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (руб 7,298) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (руб 3,364) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (руб 39,800) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (руб 19,051) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (руб 717) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (руб 1,254) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 8% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 8% more expensive than in Arkhangelsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Abidjan | Arkhangelsk | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (руб 5,915) | руб 3,875 | + 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (руб 5,569) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (руб 7,027) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (руб 8,795) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 32% more expensive than in Arkhangelsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Abidjan | Arkhangelsk | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (руб 1,926,835) | руб 1,020,220 | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (руб 99) | руб 33 | + 200% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (руб 3,900) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (руб 852) | руб 1,084 | - 21% | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 135% more expensive than in Arkhangelsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Abidjan | Arkhangelsk | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (руб 502) | руб 275 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (руб 793) | руб 500 | + 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (руб 2,624) | руб 1,090 | + 141% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (руб 556) | руб 190 | + 193% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (руб 415) | руб 135 | + 208% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (руб 341) | руб 132 | + 158% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (руб 116) | руб 61 | + 89% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (руб 225) | руб 77 | + 192% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (руб 1,002) | руб 329 | + 204% | |
Entertainment | + 77% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 77% more expensive than in Arkhangelsk (Russia) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Abidjan | Arkhangelsk | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (руб 3,573) | руб 940 | + 280% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (руб 1,370) | руб 564 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (руб 2,454) | руб 3,355 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (руб 6,789) | руб 2,275 | + 198% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (руб 878) | руб 309 | + 185% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (руб 383) | руб 170 | + 126% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (руб 166) | руб 156 | + 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (руб 14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (руб 7,266) | руб 2,395 | + 203% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (руб 133) | руб 119 | + 12% | |
TOTAL | + 57% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.15358
RUB
/
XOF
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 28% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Seoul is about the same as in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Glasgow is 48% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least руб 135,187 (880,216 Franc) in Abidjan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with руб 86,000 in Arkhangelsk.
Do you live in Arkhangelsk? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cape Town (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Madrid (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Florence (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zurich (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ibadan (Nigeria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Berlin (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Thessaloniki (Greece)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Shizuoka costs ¥1,000 (28 minutes ago)
- 12 doses box of antibiotics in Onitsha costs 1,000 ₦ (33 minutes ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Richmond, Virginia costs $0.87 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in New York City costs $134 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Windsor costs C$15 (about 3 hours ago)
- Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city in Eugene, Oregon costs $40 (about 4 hours ago)