Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 9% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain)
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Abidjan | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 6 | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (Dinar 2.952) | Dinar 3.436 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (Dinar 2.274) | Dinar 1.135 | + 100% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (Dinar 0.710) | Dinar 0.757 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (Dinar 0.918) | Dinar 1.370 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (Dinar 0.504) | Dinar 0.430 | + 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (Dinar 2.587) | Dinar 1.769 | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (Dinar 0.969) | Dinar 0.818 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (Dinar 0.391) | Dinar 0.318 | + 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (Dinar 0.374) | Dinar 1.736 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (Dinar 4.703) | Dinar 8 | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (Dinar 0.993) | Dinar 0.810 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (Dinar 0.177) | Dinar 0.385 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Abidjan | Manama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (Dinar 778) | Dinar 727 | + 7% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (Dinar 349) | Dinar 336 | + 4% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (Dinar 69) | Dinar 131 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (Dinar 405) | Dinar 353 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (Dinar 145) | Dinar 261 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (Dinar 30) | Dinar 61 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (Dinar 14) | Dinar 11 | + 25% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (Dinar 162) | Dinar 141 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (Dinar 78) | Dinar 34 | + 127% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (Dinar 2.920) | Dinar 3.196 | - 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (Dinar 5.108) | Dinar 2.709 | + 89% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Abidjan | Manama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (Dinar 24) | Dinar 22 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (Dinar 23) | Dinar 20 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (Dinar 29) | Dinar 40 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (Dinar 36) | Dinar 40 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Abidjan | Manama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (Dinar 7,848) | Dinar 8,899 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (Dinar 0.405) | Dinar 0.195 | + 107% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (Dinar 16) | Dinar 14 | + 14% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (Dinar 3.471) | Dinar 9 | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 33% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Abidjan | Manama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (Dinar 2.045) | Dinar 1.773 | + 15% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (Dinar 3.228) | Dinar 6 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (Dinar 11) | Dinar 18 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (Dinar 2.263) | Dinar 2.526 | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (Dinar 1.689) | Dinar 2.315 | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (Dinar 1.389) | Dinar 2.355 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (Dinar 0.472) | Dinar 1.064 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (Dinar 0.918) | Dinar 1.568 | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (Dinar 4.082) | Dinar 2.534 | + 61% | |
Entertainment | - 30% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 30% cheaper than in Manama (Bahrain) | ||||
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Abidjan | Manama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (Dinar 15) | Dinar 21 | - 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (Dinar 5.580) | Dinar 10 | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (Dinar 10) | Dinar 24 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (Dinar 28) | Dinar 44 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (Dinar 3.577) | Dinar 5.912 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (Dinar 1.560) | Dinar 2.560 | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (Dinar 0.678) | Dinar 3.319 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dinar 280 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (Dinar 0.058) | Dinar 0.039 | + 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (Dinar 30) | Dinar 34 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (Dinar 0.543) | Dinar 4.467 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 153 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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