Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast vs Resistencia, Argentina
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| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 198% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,261 Franc (ARS $1,314) | ARS $506 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,355 Franc (ARS $852) | ARS $330 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,516 Franc (ARS $559) | ARS $91 | + 512% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (ARS $188) | ARS $60 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,521 Franc (ARS $242) | ARS $99 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,075 Franc (ARS $171) | ARS $50 | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,680 Franc (ARS $744) | ARS $133 | + 460% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,629 Franc (ARS $259) | ARS $56 | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 757 Franc (ARS $120) | ARS $25 | + 379% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 627 Franc (ARS $100) | ARS $48 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,151 Franc (ARS $978) | ARS $228 | + 329% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,371 Franc (ARS $218) | ARS $95 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Franc (ARS $47) | ARS $21 | + 121% | |
| Housing | + 408% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 408% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,197,690 Franc (ARS $190,485) | ARS $26,594 | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 532,548 Franc (ARS $84,698) | ARS $15,234 | + 456% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc (ARS $15,469) | ARS $3,865 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 675,846 Franc (ARS $107,489) | ARS $14,714 | + 631% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 312,534 Franc (ARS $49,706) | ARS $9,981 | + 398% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (ARS $7,557) | ARS $3,276 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,262 Franc (ARS $4,654) | ARS $879 | + 429% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (ARS $41,215) | ARS $17,066 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (ARS $19,728) | ARS $7,926 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc (ARS $708) | ARS $223 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (ARS $742) | ARS $431 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 342% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 342% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,209 Franc (ARS $5,441) | ARS $1,323 | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,462 Franc (ARS $6,435) | ARS $1,179 | + 446% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,038 Franc (ARS $6,527) | ARS $3,113 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,006 Franc (ARS $7,953) | ARS $2,586 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 111% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 9,766,330 Franc (ARS $1,553,270) | ARS $1,591,580 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 588 Franc (ARS $93) | ARS $60 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 27,308 Franc (ARS $4,343) | ARS $651 | + 568% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,001 Franc (ARS $795) | ARS $1,039 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 220% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 220% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (ARS $520) | ARS $169 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (ARS $821) | ARS $378 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,122 Franc (ARS $2,564) | ARS $760 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc (ARS $669) | ARS $72 | + 834% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,634 Franc (ARS $419) | ARS $100 | + 320% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc (ARS $327) | ARS $113 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc (ARS $142) | ARS $64 | + 123% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (ARS $233) | ARS $81 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (ARS $1,038) | ARS $255 | + 307% | |
| Entertainment | + 161% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 161% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,031 Franc (ARS $3,504) | ARS $811 | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,886 Franc (ARS $1,413) | ARS $420 | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc (ARS $2,221) | ARS $1,288 | + 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,381 Franc (ARS $6,740) | ARS $1,088 | + 520% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc (ARS $884) | ARS $271 | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,886 Franc (ARS $300) | ARS $85 | + 252% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,796 Franc (ARS $286) | ARS $70 | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $26,980 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (ARS $15) | ARS $13 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,062 Franc (ARS $7,326) | ARS $820 | + 794% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 877 Franc (ARS $140) | ARS $112 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 219% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 539 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 219% more expensive than in Resistencia (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $267,708 (1,683,238 Franc) in Abidjan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $84,000 in Resistencia.
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