Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 9% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Abidjan | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (10,752 Franc) | 8,502 Franc | + 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (4,717 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 6% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (3,632 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (1,135 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (1,466 Franc) | 1,373 Franc | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (806 Franc) | 2,971 Franc | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (4,133 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (1,548 Franc) | 3,481 Franc | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (624 Franc) | 1,745 Franc | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (597 Franc) | 624 Franc | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (7,514 Franc) | 7,555 Franc | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (1,587 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (282 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | + 11% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 11% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Abidjan | malabo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (1,242,772 Franc) | 754,490 Franc | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (558,138 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (110,283 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (646,311 Franc) | 641,275 Franc | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (232,262 Franc) | 333,515 Franc | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (47,490 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (21,893 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (258,999 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (123,973 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (4,666 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (8,160 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 17% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 19% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (38,491 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (36,241 Franc) | 52,857 Franc | - 31% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (45,725 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (57,235 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 2% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (12,538,762 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (647 Franc) | 739 Franc | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (25,378 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (5,546 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 8% cheaper than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Abidjan | malabo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (3,267 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (5,157 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (17,073 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (3,616 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (2,699 Franc) | 3,348 Franc | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (2,219 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (755 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (1,467 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (6,522 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 8% more expensive than in malabo (Equatorial Guinea) | ||||
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Abidjan | malabo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (23,250 Franc) | 18,375 Franc | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (8,916 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (15,972 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (44,180 Franc) | 31,018 Franc | + 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (5,716 Franc) | 5,655 Franc | + 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (2,493 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (1,083 Franc) | 1,711 Franc | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (93 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (47,286 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (867 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 13% | |
TOTAL | - 0% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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