Cost of living in Toronto (Canada) is 68% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Toronto (Canada) is 47% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$25 (11,238 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$15 (6,531 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$10 (4,597 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$4.25 (1,876 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$6 (2,772 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$5.71 (2,519 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$13 (5,924 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$5.39 (2,377 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$4.61 (2,033 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.19 (1,407 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 135% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (9,247 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.48 (1,534 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.73 (1,204 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Toronto (Canada) is 60% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$3,429 (1,512,447 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,952 (1,302,014 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$233 (102,841 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,960 (1,305,503 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$2,190 (965,979 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 316% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$147 (64,771 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$64 (28,400 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$488 (215,240 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$172 (76,024 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$15 (6,520 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$30 (13,019 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Toronto (Canada) is 15% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$70 (31,009 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$56 (24,593 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$146 (64,430 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$205 (90,491 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Toronto (Canada) is 119% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$33,085 (14,593,272 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.48 (654 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$161 (71,033 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 180% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$25 (10,828 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Toronto (Canada) is 109% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$16 (6,961 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$39 (17,084 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$94 (41,559 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 136% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$13 (5,907 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$9 (3,966 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$9 (3,965 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.56 (2,012 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$5.11 (2,254 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$39 (17,325 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Toronto (Canada) is 52% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Toronto | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$82 (36,132 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$36 (15,710 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$289 (127,543 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 698% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$162 (71,378 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$16 (7,121 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$7 (2,878 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$10 (4,255 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 293% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$730 (322,013 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.34 (152 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$75 (33,202 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$17 (7,699 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 788% | |
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TOTAL | + 68% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 654 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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