Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 71% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco)
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Food | + 86% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 86% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Abidjan | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (179 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | + 208% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (79 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (61 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 120% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (19 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 153% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (24 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 104% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (13 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | + 129% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (69 Dirham) | 49 Dirham | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (26 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (10 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (10 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (125 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (26 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | + 128% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (4.71 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | - 33% | |
Housing | + 122% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 122% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Abidjan | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (20,736 Dirham) | 5,796 Dirham | + 258% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (9,313 Dirham) | 3,667 Dirham | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (1,840 Dirham) | 889 Dirham | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (10,784 Dirham) | 5,282 Dirham | + 104% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (3,875 Dirham) | 3,510 Dirham | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (792 Dirham) | 511 Dirham | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (365 Dirham) | 229 Dirham | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (4,322 Dirham) | 4,257 Dirham | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (2,069 Dirham) | 1,452 Dirham | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (78 Dirham) | 43 Dirham | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (136 Dirham) | 53 Dirham | + 155% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 51% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (642 Dirham) | 455 Dirham | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (605 Dirham) | 361 Dirham | + 68% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (763 Dirham) | 658 Dirham | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (955 Dirham) | 739 Dirham | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 74% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 74% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (209,217 Dirham) | 179,906 Dirham | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (11 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (423 Dirham) | 164 Dirham | + 158% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (93 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | + 180% | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 21% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (55 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (86 Dirham) | 117 Dirham | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (285 Dirham) | 186 Dirham | + 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (60 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (45 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (37 Dirham) | 28 Dirham | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (13 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (24 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (109 Dirham) | 93 Dirham | + 17% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 24% more expensive than in Marrakech (Morocco) | ||||
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Abidjan | Marrakech | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (388 Dirham) | 203 Dirham | + 92% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (149 Dirham) | 100 Dirham | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (267 Dirham) | 723 Dirham | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (737 Dirham) | 472 Dirham | + 56% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (95 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (42 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | + 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (18 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | - 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 7,947 Dirham | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (1.55 Dirham) | 1.79 Dirham | - 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (789 Dirham) | 335 Dirham | + 136% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (14 Dirham) | 36 Dirham | - 59% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 79 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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