Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 55% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar)
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Food | + 213% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 213% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (37,614 Kyat) | 4,523 Kyat | + 732% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (16,501 Kyat) | 5,375 Kyat | + 207% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (12,707 Kyat) | 4,204 Kyat | + 202% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (3,970 Kyat) | 1,378 Kyat | + 188% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (5,129 Kyat) | 2,173 Kyat | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (2,818 Kyat) | 1,347 Kyat | + 109% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (14,459 Kyat) | 11,048 Kyat | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (5,415 Kyat) | 1,246 Kyat | + 334% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (2,183 Kyat) | 1,330 Kyat | + 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (2,090 Kyat) | 1,017 Kyat | + 106% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (26,286 Kyat) | 15,346 Kyat | + 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (5,551 Kyat) | 1,133 Kyat | + 390% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (987 Kyat) | 1,288 Kyat | - 23% | |
Housing | + 28% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 28% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (4,347,555 Kyat) | 1,016,500 Kyat | + 328% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (1,952,517 Kyat) | 437,410 Kyat | + 346% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (385,800 Kyat) | 40,613 Kyat | + 850% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (2,260,972 Kyat) | 6,000,000 Kyat | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (812,514 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | + 306% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (166,131 Kyat) | 30,000 Kyat | + 454% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (76,587 Kyat) | 21,994 Kyat | + 248% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (906,047 Kyat) | 342,978 Kyat | + 164% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (433,693 Kyat) | 300,000 Kyat | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (16,321 Kyat) | 6,000 Kyat | + 172% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (28,547 Kyat) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 5% cheaper than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mandalay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (134,654 Kyat) | 35,702 Kyat | + 277% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (126,779 Kyat) | 200,000 Kyat | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (159,958 Kyat) | 32,894 Kyat | + 386% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (200,223 Kyat) | 70,000 Kyat | + 186% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 21% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (43,863,990 Kyat) | 35,000,000 Kyat | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (2,263 Kyat) | 854 Kyat | + 165% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (88,780 Kyat) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (19,401 Kyat) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 27% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (11,430 Kyat) | 1,600 Kyat | + 614% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (18,042 Kyat) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (59,726 Kyat) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (12,648 Kyat) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (9,442 Kyat) | 5,243 Kyat | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (7,763 Kyat) | 14,359 Kyat | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (2,640 Kyat) | 2,000 Kyat | + 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (5,130 Kyat) | 1,000 Kyat | + 413% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (22,816 Kyat) | 5,248 Kyat | + 335% | |
Entertainment | + 117% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 117% more expensive than in Mandalay (Myanmar) | ||||
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Abidjan | Mandalay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (81,333 Kyat) | 20,000 Kyat | + 307% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (31,189 Kyat) | 6,483 Kyat | + 381% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (55,874 Kyat) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (154,554 Kyat) | 43,764 Kyat | + 253% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (19,995 Kyat) | 5,140 Kyat | + 289% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (8,721 Kyat) | 3,037 Kyat | + 187% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (3,788 Kyat) | 1,797 Kyat | + 111% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 700,000 Kyat | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (325 Kyat) | 100 Kyat | + 225% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (165,418 Kyat) | 71,489 Kyat | + 131% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (3,032 Kyat) | 3,517 Kyat | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 55% |
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 19, 2024.
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