Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 32% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,245 Franc | 4,978 Franc | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,662 Franc | 5,596 Franc | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,534 Franc | 2,133 Franc | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,153 Franc | 1,143 Franc | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc | 1,461 Franc | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc | 752 Franc | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc | 1,247 Franc | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc | 1,852 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc | 870 Franc | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc | 646 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,329 Franc | 5,312 Franc | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc | 1,576 Franc | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 309 Franc | 435 Franc | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 101% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc | 280,456 Franc | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529,519 Franc | 216,079 Franc | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc | 46,477 Franc | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc | 223,251 Franc | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc | 115,426 Franc | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc | 23,396 Franc | + 103% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,492 Franc | 24,461 Franc | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc | 269,192 Franc | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc | 106,148 Franc | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc | 5,686 Franc | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,169 Franc | 2,000 Franc | + 308% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 87% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc | 18,898 Franc | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,775 Franc | 18,256 Franc | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc | 29,220 Franc | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc | 63,134 Franc | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 9% cheaper than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc | 25,879,800 Franc | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc | 509 Franc | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc | 14,525 Franc | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,442 Franc | 15,705 Franc | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 14% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
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| Abidjan | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc | 1,526 Franc | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc | 4,583 Franc | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc | 15,192 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc | 1,200 Franc | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc | 2,009 Franc | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc | 2,489 Franc | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc | 1,205 Franc | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc | 1,366 Franc | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc | 6,975 Franc | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 45% more expensive than in Cotonou (Benin) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Abidjan | Cotonou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc | 15,181 Franc | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 9,129 Franc | 6,344 Franc | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc | 20,000 Franc | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,455 Franc | 19,125 Franc | + 132% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,731 Franc | 3,141 Franc | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,508 Franc | 2,569 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc | 878 Franc | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 350,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc | 77 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc | 21,702 Franc | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc | 1,289 Franc | - 33% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 57 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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