Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 28% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 11% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,263 Franc (Dirham 49) | Dirham 47 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (Dirham 28) | Dirham 31 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (Dirham 22) | Dirham 15 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,176 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 6 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 15 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc (Dirham 5.22) | Dirham 4.75 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (Dirham 25) | Dirham 30 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (Dirham 3.73) | Dirham 3.72 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (Dirham 3.57) | Dirham 10 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (Dirham 45) | Dirham 68 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (Dirham 9) | Dirham 8 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (Dirham 1.69) | Dirham 4.41 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 34% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc (Dirham 6,313) | Dirham 8,389 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (Dirham 3,338) | Dirham 5,046 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (Dirham 659) | Dirham 835 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (Dirham 3,865) | Dirham 5,419 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (Dirham 1,389) | Dirham 3,583 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (Dirham 284) | Dirham 646 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,052 Franc (Dirham 132) | Dirham 296 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (Dirham 1,549) | Dirham 789 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (Dirham 741) | Dirham 341 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (Dirham 28) | Dirham 40 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (Dirham 49) | Dirham 37 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (Dirham 230) | Dirham 232 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (Dirham 217) | Dirham 205 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (Dirham 273) | Dirham 326 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (Dirham 342) | Dirham 392 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 36% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (Dirham 74,982) | Dirham 108,414 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (Dirham 3.87) | Dirham 2.95 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (Dirham 152) | Dirham 277 | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,552 Franc (Dirham 33) | Dirham 51 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 30% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (Dirham 20) | Dirham 22 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (Dirham 31) | Dirham 37 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (Dirham 102) | Dirham 241 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (Dirham 22) | Dirham 21 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (Dirham 16) | Dirham 16 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 20 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (Dirham 4.51) | Dirham 13 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (Dirham 9) | Dirham 15 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (Dirham 39) | Dirham 39 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 29% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (Dirham 139) | Dirham 174 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (Dirham 53) | Dirham 97 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (Dirham 96) | Dirham 234 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (Dirham 264) | Dirham 414 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (Dirham 34) | Dirham 95 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (Dirham 15) | Dirham 24 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (Dirham 6) | Dirham 42 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 2,081 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (Dirham 0.56) | Dirham 0.40 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (Dirham 283) | Dirham 276 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (Dirham 5.18) | Dirham 18 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 28% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 884 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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