Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 22% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique)
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 28% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (1,134 MT) | 756 MT | + 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (497 MT) | 348 MT | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (383 MT) | 435 MT | - 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (120 MT) | 92 MT | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (155 MT) | 117 MT | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (85 MT) | 78 MT | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (436 MT) | 317 MT | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (163 MT) | 136 MT | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (66 MT) | 55 MT | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (63 MT) | 69 MT | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (792 MT) | 585 MT | + 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (167 MT) | 82 MT | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (30 MT) | 24 MT | + 26% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maputo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (131,054 MT) | 114,058 MT | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (58,857 MT) | 44,659 MT | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (11,630 MT) | 2,970 MT | + 292% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (68,155 MT) | 63,171 MT | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (24,493 MT) | 30,892 MT | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (5,008 MT) | 1,300 MT | + 285% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (2,309 MT) | 3,196 MT | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (27,312 MT) | 30,446 MT | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (13,073 MT) | 7,673 MT | + 70% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (492 MT) | 269 MT | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (861 MT) | 2,296 MT | - 63% | |
Clothes | + 33% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 33% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (4,059 MT) | 2,816 MT | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (3,822 MT) | 2,738 MT | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (4,822 MT) | 4,456 MT | + 8% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (6,036 MT) | 5,593 MT | + 8% | |
Transportation | + 39% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 39% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maputo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (1,322,250 MT) | 694,621 MT | + 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (68 MT) | 79 MT | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (2,676 MT) | 1,522 MT | + 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (585 MT) | 1,083 MT | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 9% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maputo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (345 MT) | 269 MT | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (544 MT) | 568 MT | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (1,800 MT) | 2,304 MT | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (381 MT) | 313 MT | + 22% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (285 MT) | 173 MT | + 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (234 MT) | 252 MT | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (80 MT) | 119 MT | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (155 MT) | 119 MT | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (688 MT) | 551 MT | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 53% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 53% more expensive than in Maputo (Mozambique) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maputo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (2,452 MT) | 1,494 MT | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (940 MT) | 730 MT | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (1,684 MT) | 1,400 MT | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (4,659 MT) | 2,361 MT | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (603 MT) | 325 MT | + 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (263 MT) | 197 MT | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (114 MT) | 75 MT | + 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 43,072 MT | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (10 MT) | 4.20 MT | + 133% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (4,986 MT) | 3,023 MT | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (91 MT) | 127 MT | - 28% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 129 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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