Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 11% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal)
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Food | + 0% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Abidjan | Dakar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc | 8,170 Franc | + 32% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc | 6,760 Franc | - 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc | 3,237 Franc | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc | 1,473 Franc | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc | 1,226 Franc | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc | 1,370 Franc | - 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc | 4,930 Franc | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc | 1,719 Franc | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc | 677 Franc | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc | 577 Franc | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc | 7,037 Franc | + 7% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc | 1,329 Franc | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc | 493 Franc | - 43% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Abidjan | Dakar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc | 1,281,780 Franc | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc | 721,165 Franc | - 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc | 98,765 Franc | + 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc | 462,470 Franc | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc | 339,602 Franc | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc | 76,508 Franc | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc | 25,897 Franc | - 15% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc | 276,607 Franc | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc | 67,016 Franc | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc | 5,454 Franc | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc | 2,999 Franc | + 172% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 19% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc | 37,244 Franc | + 3% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc | 26,206 Franc | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc | 51,542 Franc | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc | 57,520 Franc | - 0% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 37% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Abidjan | Dakar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc | 14,716,200 Franc | - 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc | 827 Franc | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc | 11,004 Franc | + 131% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc | 4,776 Franc | + 16% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% cheaper than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Abidjan | Dakar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc | 2,473 Franc | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc | 4,791 Franc | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc | 22,049 Franc | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc | 3,136 Franc | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc | 3,054 Franc | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc | 2,021 Franc | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc | 1,697 Franc | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc | 1,275 Franc | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc | 7,713 Franc | - 15% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 22% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Abidjan | Dakar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc | 17,780 Franc | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc | 7,923 Franc | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc | 26,250 Franc | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc | 31,985 Franc | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc | 4,944 Franc | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc | 2,509 Franc | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc | 1,815 Franc | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 470,995 Franc | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc | 64 Franc | + 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc | 32,567 Franc | + 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc | 805 Franc | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 60 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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