Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 40% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 88% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 88% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (80,440 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 302% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (35,288 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (27,176 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 240% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (8,491 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (10,969 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 121% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (6,027 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (30,922 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (11,580 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (4,669 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (4,469 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (56,214 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 181% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (11,871 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 395% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (2,110 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | - 30% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 57% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (9,297,585 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 830% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (4,175,610 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 422% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (825,064 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (4,835,265 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (1,737,625 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (355,285 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (163,787 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (1,937,653 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (927,485 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (34,905 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 365% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (61,050 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (287,967 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (271,127 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (342,082 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (428,192 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (93,806,562 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (4,839 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (189,862 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (41,491 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (24,444 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (38,584 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (127,729 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (27,050 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (20,193 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (16,603 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (5,646 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (10,971 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (48,795 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 29% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 29% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (173,937 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (66,700 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (119,491 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (330,525 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 844% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (42,761 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (18,650 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 366% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (8,100 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 170% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (695 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (353,760 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (6,484 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 116% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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