Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 27% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 38% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,245 Franc ($10) | $17 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,662 Franc ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,534 Franc ($5.86) | $6 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,153 Franc ($1.91) | $0.96 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc ($2.15) | $4.61 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc ($1.45) | $3.54 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc ($7) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc ($2.57) | $3.70 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc ($1.04) | $1.91 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc ($0.99) | $2.75 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,329 Franc ($9) | $18 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc ($2.61) | $2.17 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 309 Franc ($0.51) | $2.72 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 30% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc ($1,751) | $2,307 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529,519 Franc ($878) | $1,508 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc ($183) | $303 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc ($1,072) | $1,358 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc ($385) | $820 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc ($79) | $245 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,492 Franc ($44) | $60 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc ($430) | $346 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc ($206) | $211 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,169 Franc ($14) | $19 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc ($64) | $67 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,775 Franc ($66) | $49 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc ($76) | $94 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc ($95) | $86 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 19% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc ($20,802) | $25,455 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc ($1.07) | $0.93 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc ($42) | $53 | - 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,457 Franc ($9) | $19 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 53% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc ($5.42) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc ($9) | $32 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc ($28) | $128 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc ($6.00) | $5.41 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc ($4.48) | $3.20 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc ($3.68) | $7 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc ($1.25) | $3.40 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc ($2.43) | $1.81 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc ($11) | $26 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 16% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc ($33) | $43 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,129 Franc ($15) | $30 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc ($26) | $129 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,455 Franc ($74) | $64 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,731 Franc ($10) | $12 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,508 Franc ($4.16) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc ($1.80) | $5.53 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $426 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc ($0.15) | $0.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc ($78) | $43 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc ($1.44) | $7 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 279 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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