Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 9% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 5% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (335 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (147 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (113 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (35 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (46 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (25 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (129 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (48 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (19 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (19 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (234 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (49 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 152% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (9 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (38,739 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (17,398 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (3,438 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (20,146 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (7,240 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (1,480 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (682 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (8,073 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (3,864 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (145 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (254 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maseru | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (1,200 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (1,130 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (1,425 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (1,784 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maseru | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (390,852 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (20 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (791 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (173 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (102 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (161 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (532 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (113 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (84 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (69 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (24 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (46 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (203 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 13% more expensive than in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Abidjan | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (725 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (278 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (498 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (1,377 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (178 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (78 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (34 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (2.90 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (1,474 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 211% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (27 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
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 18, 2024.
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