Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Madrid | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (11,474 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (5,843 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.10 (2,693 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (695 Franc) | 1,176 Franc | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.05 (2,004 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.41 (1,582 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (4,780 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (1,418 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.30 (853 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (729 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,343 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.03 (1,332 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.89 (586 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 7% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Madrid | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,621 (1,063,843 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,095 (718,773 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €117 (76,938 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,124 (737,844 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €781 (512,632 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €90 (59,374 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €30 (19,430 Franc) | 22,052 Franc | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (253,727 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €102 (66,764 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (5,045 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (7,886 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 3% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Madrid | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (55,793 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (22,603 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (54,517 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (75,189 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Madrid | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,528 (17,409,294 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (1,117 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (26,511 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €27 (17,695 Franc) | 5,552 Franc | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Madrid | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (3,969 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (4,700 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (39,674 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (2,841 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (1,985 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.73 (2,448 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.90 (1,250 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.99 (1,307 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (12,335 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Madrid | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (24,856 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (11,471 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (37,198 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 133% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (36,367 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (8,707 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (1,849 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.88 (3,200 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €657 (431,214 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (86 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (35,591 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.41 (3,551 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 309% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,650 prices entered by 197 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2023.
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