Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 42% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,261 Franc ($15) | $19 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,355 Franc ($10) | $9 | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,516 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc ($2.15) | $1.69 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,521 Franc ($2.76) | $6 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,075 Franc ($1.95) | $7 | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,680 Franc ($8) | $10 | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,629 Franc ($2.95) | $4.89 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 757 Franc ($1.37) | $2.41 | - 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 627 Franc ($1.14) | $3.43 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,151 Franc ($11) | $16 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,371 Franc ($2.49) | $2.56 | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Franc ($0.53) | $4.30 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 28% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,197,690 Franc ($2,172) | $2,610 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 532,548 Franc ($966) | $1,963 | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc ($176) | $279 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 675,846 Franc ($1,225) | $1,732 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 312,534 Franc ($567) | $1,316 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc ($86) | $143 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,262 Franc ($53) | $41 | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc ($470) | $450 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc ($225) | $132 | + 71% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc ($8) | $26 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,209 Franc ($62) | $66 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,462 Franc ($73) | $75 | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,038 Franc ($74) | $101 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,006 Franc ($91) | $172 | - 47% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,449,300 Franc ($18,947) | $25,902 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Franc ($1.08) | $1.03 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,308 Franc ($50) | $42 | + 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,876 Franc ($9) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 53% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc ($5.93) | $12 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc ($9) | $29 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,122 Franc ($29) | $115 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc ($8) | $9 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,634 Franc ($4.78) | $4.89 | - 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc ($3.73) | $5.81 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc ($1.61) | $5.70 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc ($2.66) | $2.05 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc ($12) | $25 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 23% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc ($36) | $58 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,886 Franc ($16) | $26 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc ($25) | $123 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,233 Franc ($75) | $110 | - 32% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc ($10) | $13 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.63) | $6 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,770 Franc ($3.21) | $7 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc ($0.17) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,062 Franc ($84) | $51 | + 65% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 844 Franc ($1.53) | $10 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $5,308 (2,927,197 Franc) in Abidjan.
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