Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 43% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 51% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,263 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 27 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 30 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 202% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,176 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 21 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (R$ 5.01) | R$ 5.30 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (R$ 4.79) | R$ 7 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (R$ 60) | R$ 44 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (R$ 2.26) | R$ 4.21 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 82% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Belém | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc (R$ 8,472) | R$ 4,158 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (R$ 4,479) | R$ 2,378 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (R$ 885) | R$ 599 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (R$ 5,187) | R$ 3,034 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (R$ 1,864) | R$ 1,738 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (R$ 381) | R$ 348 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,052 Franc (R$ 177) | R$ 83 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (R$ 2,079) | R$ 1,744 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (R$ 995) | R$ 635 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 13 | + 391% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 55% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Belém | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (R$ 309) | R$ 201 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (R$ 291) | R$ 191 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (R$ 367) | R$ 265 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (R$ 459) | R$ 214 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 6% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Belém | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (R$ 100,627) | R$ 90,944 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (R$ 5.19) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (R$ 204) | R$ 188 | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,552 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 34 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 42% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Belém | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 41 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (R$ 137) | R$ 120 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 11 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.84 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.16 | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 33 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 46% more expensive than in Belém (Brazil) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Belém | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (R$ 187) | R$ 75 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 61 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (R$ 128) | R$ 126 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (R$ 355) | R$ 134 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 19 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,080 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (R$ 379) | R$ 108 | + 251% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 20% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 194 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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