Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 12% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Abidjan | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (275 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (121 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | - 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (93 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (29 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (38 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (21 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (106 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (40 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (16 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (15 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (192 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (41 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (7 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | - 69% | |
Housing | + 7% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Abidjan | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (31,805 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (14,284 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (2,822 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (16,540 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (5,944 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (1,215 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (560 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (6,628 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 7% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (3,173 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (119 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | - 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (209 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Abidjan | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (985 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (927 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (1,170 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (1,465 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (320,887 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (17 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (649 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (142 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | - 31% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 4% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Abidjan | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (84 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (132 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (437 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (93 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (69 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (57 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (19 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (38 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | + 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (167 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 33% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Abidjan | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (595 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (228 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (409 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (1,131 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (146 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (64 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (28 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (2.38 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (1,210 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (22 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | - 75% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 19 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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