Cost of living in Salvador (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Salvador (Brazil) is 44% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Salvador | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 38 (3,894 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 31 (3,151 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 10 (1,026 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.92 (603 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 10 (1,032 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 7 (717 Franc) | 806 Franc | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 24 (2,449 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 12 (1,218 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (675 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 6 (656 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 53 (5,380 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 8 (824 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.85 (392 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Salvador (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Salvador | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 3,578 (364,414 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,964 (200,064 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 778 (79,263 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,976 (303,080 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,883 (191,773 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 354 (36,057 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 50 (5,109 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,810 (184,324 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 596 (60,721 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (3,036 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 18 (1,820 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Salvador (Brazil) is 26% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Salvador | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 243 (24,734 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 284 (28,947 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (34,177 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 285 (28,995 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Salvador (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Salvador | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 110,658 (11,270,788 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (623 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 235 (23,982 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 32 (3,292 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Salvador (Brazil) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Salvador | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 21 (2,119 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 38 (3,889 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 170 (17,341 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 15 (1,554 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (1,281 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 24 (2,487 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6 (645 Franc) | 755 Franc | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.01 (409 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 65 (6,574 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Salvador (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Salvador | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 105 (10,694 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 62 (6,342 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 145 (14,773 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 212 (21,635 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 26 (2,677 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 14 (1,407 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 8 (859 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 4,566 (465,086 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.00 (102 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 139 (14,121 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (1,170 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 296 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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