Cost of living in Rome (Italy) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 26% | |||
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| Food in Rome (Italy) is 26% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rome | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (11,973 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (5,868 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.98 (3,271 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.42 (933 Franc) | 1,176 Franc | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.80 (2,496 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.20 (1,446 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (5,047 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (1,436 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (1,053 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.37 (900 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (5,922 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.65 (1,081 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (956 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 239% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Rome (Italy) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rome | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,663 (1,091,354 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,038 (681,155 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €138 (90,890 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,033 (677,775 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €702 (460,462 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €93 (60,738 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (18,201 Franc) | 22,052 Franc | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €390 (255,945 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €158 (103,484 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.55 (3,643 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (5,856 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Rome (Italy) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rome | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €79 (51,933 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (19,635 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (62,557 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €147 (96,508 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Rome (Italy) is 15% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rome | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,073 (16,454,574 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (1,144 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (22,969 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (8,348 Franc) | 5,552 Franc | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Rome (Italy) is 53% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rome | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (4,702 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (5,916 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €94 (61,988 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 263% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.80 (3,150 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (2,180 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.95 (2,589 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (1,466 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 (1,661 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (13,936 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 114% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Rome (Italy) is 13% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Rome | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (27,500 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (11,524 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (43,457 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 172% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (45,676 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (7,454 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.96 (1,284 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.48 (3,599 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (326,751 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (118 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (33,893 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.96 (3,257 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 276% | |
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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 159 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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