Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 23% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,261 Franc (3,208 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 100% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,355 Franc (2,080 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,516 Franc (1,366 G$) | 521 G$ | + 162% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (460 G$) | 510 G$ | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,521 Franc (591 G$) | 730 G$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,075 Franc (418 G$) | 383 G$ | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,680 Franc (1,818 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,629 Franc (633 G$) | 740 G$ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 757 Franc (294 G$) | 229 G$ | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 627 Franc (243 G$) | 333 G$ | - 27% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,151 Franc (2,389 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,371 Franc (532 G$) | 400 G$ | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Franc (114 G$) | 282 G$ | - 59% | |
Housing | + 66% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 66% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,197,690 Franc (465,172 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 532,548 Franc (206,837 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc (37,776 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 675,846 Franc (262,493 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 312,534 Franc (121,386 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (18,455 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 35% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,262 Franc (11,365 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (100,649 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (48,177 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 88% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc (1,728 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (1,812 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 12% | |
Clothes | + 75% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 75% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,209 Franc (13,286 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,462 Franc (15,715 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 112% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,038 Franc (15,939 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,006 Franc (19,422 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 6% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,766,330 Franc (3,793,158 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 588 Franc (228 G$) | 220 G$ | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,308 Franc (10,606 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,001 Franc (1,942 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 47% | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 6% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (1,270 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (2,004 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 10% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,122 Franc (6,262 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc (1,634 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,634 Franc (1,023 G$) | 769 G$ | + 33% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc (799 G$) | 917 G$ | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc (346 G$) | 484 G$ | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (570 G$) | 405 G$ | + 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (2,535 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 125% | |
Entertainment | + 51% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 51% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,031 Franc (8,557 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,886 Franc (3,451 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc (5,423 G$) | 5,738 G$ | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,381 Franc (16,461 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc (2,158 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,886 Franc (732 G$) | 919 G$ | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,796 Franc (698 G$) | 417 G$ | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (37 G$) | 21 G$ | + 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,062 Franc (17,890 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 220% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 877 Franc (341 G$) | 549 G$ | - 38% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 1,005,458 G$ (2,588,775 Franc) in Abidjan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 737,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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