Cost of living in Sacramento, California (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 61% | |||
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| Food in Sacramento, California (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (11,623 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (6,755 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (5,862 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (756 Franc) | 1,176 Franc | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.53 (3,405 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.93 (2,416 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (4,277 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.87 (2,380 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.62 (997 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.58 (1,590 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (9,913 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (1,571 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (1,336 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 373% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Sacramento, California (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,412 (1,484,494 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,740 (1,071,044 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (114,662 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,881 (1,157,872 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,172 (721,403 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $157 (96,371 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (33,097 Franc) | 22,052 Franc | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $321 (197,563 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (95,158 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (7,555 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (15,820 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Sacramento, California (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (33,241 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (25,299 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (64,647 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (63,726 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Sacramento, California (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,355 (14,374,879 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (852 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (54,835 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (12,061 Franc) | 5,552 Franc | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Sacramento, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (4,884 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (12,528 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (66,792 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 291% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (5,396 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.08 (3,128 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (3,960 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.55 (2,801 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 271% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 (1,409 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (13,269 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Sacramento, California (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Sacramento, California | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (36,113 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (19,600 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $215 (132,282 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 728% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (51,221 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (7,542 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.96 (3,668 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (4,919 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 354% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $383 (236,017 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.41 (250 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (32,206 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (6,197 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 615% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 293 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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