Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 12% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,329 Franc (CH$7,651) | CH$13,749 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,244 Franc (CH$7,530) | CH$6,357 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,888 Franc (CH$5,583) | CH$2,755 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,114 Franc (CH$1,600) | CH$966 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,311 Franc (CH$1,883) | CH$2,605 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 956 Franc (CH$1,372) | CH$1,402 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (CH$5,938) | CH$5,140 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,592 Franc (CH$2,285) | CH$1,497 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 709 Franc (CH$1,019) | CH$1,064 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (CH$858) | CH$1,165 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,329 Franc (CH$7,652) | CH$6,188 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (CH$2,263) | CH$1,878 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 309 Franc (CH$444) | CH$631 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 52% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc (CH$1,516,658) | CH$925,813 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 512,432 Franc (CH$735,782) | CH$592,396 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc (CH$139,656) | CH$68,431 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 529,377 Franc (CH$760,112) | CH$593,442 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (CH$333,683) | CH$377,712 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (CH$68,227) | CH$39,826 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,967 Franc (CH$43,028) | CH$16,251 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (CH$372,095) | CH$235,519 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (CH$178,109) | CH$78,052 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc (CH$6,390) | CH$8,050 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (CH$6,701) | CH$10,677 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 24% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Santiago | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 29,430 Franc (CH$42,258) | CH$42,038 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,449 Franc (CH$43,721) | CH$28,228 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 43,938 Franc (CH$63,088) | CH$64,960 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 48,360 Franc (CH$69,438) | CH$75,597 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 6% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,546,400 Franc (CH$18,014,897) | CH$14,896,900 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 626 Franc (CH$899) | CH$1,190 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (CH$36,460) | CH$42,503 | - 14% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,205 Franc (CH$7,474) | CH$5,708 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% cheaper than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (CH$4,694) | CH$3,393 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (CH$7,409) | CH$10,081 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,477 Franc (CH$23,658) | CH$34,005 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc (CH$6,040) | CH$4,684 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,575 Franc (CH$3,697) | CH$4,210 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc (CH$2,955) | CH$3,754 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc (CH$1,278) | CH$1,987 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (CH$2,107) | CH$2,102 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (CH$9,370) | CH$15,620 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 6% more expensive than in Santiago (Chile) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Santiago | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc (CH$28,592) | CH$26,043 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,129 Franc (CH$13,107) | CH$10,854 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (CH$22,946) | CH$21,934 | + 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,010 Franc (CH$50,270) | CH$43,011 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,731 Franc (CH$8,229) | CH$7,888 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,938 Franc (CH$2,783) | CH$3,820 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (CH$1,555) | CH$2,996 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$657,595 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (CH$133) | CH$131 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 41,867 Franc (CH$60,115) | CH$42,706 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 844 Franc (CH$1,212) | CH$4,368 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | + 12% | ||
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2022.
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