Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 15% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 15% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,705 Franc (65 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,333 Franc (32 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,720 Franc (23 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (7 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,455 Franc (9 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (4.90 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (25 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (3.80 ₪) | 3.89 ₪ | - 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (3.63 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (46 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (10 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (1.71 ₪) | 5.33 ₪ | - 68% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (7,557 ₪) | 4,334 ₪ | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (3,394 ₪) | 2,930 ₪ | + 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (671 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (3,930 ₪) | 2,535 ₪ | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (1,412 ₪) | 1,896 ₪ | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (289 ₪) | 1,255 ₪ | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (133 ₪) | 114 ₪ | + 17% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (1,575 ₪) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (754 ₪) | 836 ₪ | - 10% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (28 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,175 Franc (50 ₪) | 46 ₪ | + 7% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Beersheba | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (234 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 31% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (220 ₪) | 161 ₪ | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (278 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (348 ₪) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 23% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (76,245 ₪) | 139,410 ₪ | - 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (3.93 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (154 ₪) | 148 ₪ | + 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,547 Franc (34 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 54% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 54% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (20 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (31 ₪) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,586 Franc (107 ₪) | 672 ₪ | - 84% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (22 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (16 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (13 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (4.59 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (9 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,586 Franc (46 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 21% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (141 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (54 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (97 ₪) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,476 Franc (246 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,723 Franc (35 ₪) | 41 ₪ | - 15% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (7 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (0.56 ₪) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51,955 Franc (316 ₪) | 272 ₪ | + 16% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (5.27 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 82% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 11, 2025.
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