Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Summary of cost of living in Abidjan

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 2,243,414 Franc
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 1,236,605 Franc
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Abidjan
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 10,758 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 4,719 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 3,635 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,136 Franc
12 eggs, large 1,467 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 806 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 4,136 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,549 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 624 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 598 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 7,518 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 1,588 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 282 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 1,243,470 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 558,451 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 110,345 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 646,674 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 232,392 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 47,516 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 21,905 Franc
40” flat screen tv 259,144 Franc
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 124,043 Franc
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 4,668 Franc
Hourly rate for cleaning help 8,165 Franc
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 38,513 Franc
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 36,261 Franc
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 45,751 Franc
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 57,267 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 12,545,800 Franc
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 647 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport 25,392 Franc
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 5,549 Franc
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 3,269 Franc
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 5,160 Franc
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 17,083 Franc
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 3,618 Franc
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 2,701 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 2,220 Franc
4 rolls of toilet paper 755 Franc
Tube of toothpaste 1,467 Franc
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 6,526 Franc
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 23,263 Franc
2 tickets to the movies 8,921 Franc
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 15,981 Franc
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 44,205 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 5,719 Franc
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 2,494 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,083 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 93 Franc
1 month of gym membership in business district 47,312 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 867 Franc
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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