Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 13% 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 | 8,261 Franc ($15) | $14 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,355 Franc ($10) | $8 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,516 Franc ($6) | $3.97 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc ($2.12) | $0.88 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,521 Franc ($2.72) | $2.29 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,075 Franc ($1.92) | $3.66 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,680 Franc ($8) | $4.79 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,629 Franc ($2.91) | $3.43 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 757 Franc ($1.35) | $1.66 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 627 Franc ($1.12) | $3.67 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,151 Franc ($11) | $15 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,371 Franc ($2.45) | $1.88 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Franc ($0.53) | $2.11 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as 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 | 1,197,690 Franc ($2,141) | $1,633 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 532,548 Franc ($952) | $1,111 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc ($174) | $246 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 675,846 Franc ($1,208) | $1,132 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 312,534 Franc ($559) | $648 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc ($85) | $158 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,262 Franc ($52) | $39 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc ($463) | $257 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc ($222) | $168 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 39% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,209 Franc ($61) | $47 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,462 Franc ($72) | $45 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,038 Franc ($73) | $87 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,006 Franc ($89) | $99 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% 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 | 10,449,300 Franc ($18,678) | $23,909 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Franc ($1.06) | $0.60 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,308 Franc ($49) | $52 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,876 Franc ($9) | $15 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 33% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc ($5.84) | $7 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc ($9) | $12 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,122 Franc ($29) | $111 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc ($8) | $5.28 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,634 Franc ($4.71) | $2.87 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc ($3.68) | $4.62 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc ($1.59) | $3.55 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc ($2.62) | $2.00 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc ($12) | $20 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as 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 ($36) | $36 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,886 Franc ($16) | $22 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc ($25) | $164 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,233 Franc ($74) | $64 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc ($10) | $10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.58) | $5.64 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,770 Franc ($3.16) | $5.46 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $430 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc ($0.17) | $0.16 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 42,840 Franc ($77) | $45 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 844 Franc ($1.51) | $6 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 192 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2021.
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