Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 31% cheaper than in Herzliya (Israel)
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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 42% cheaper than in Herzliya (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Herzliya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,245 Franc (35 ₪) | 59 ₪ | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,662 Franc (26 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,534 Franc (20 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,153 Franc (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc (4.93 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (23 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (9 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (3.52 ₪) | 5.26 ₪ | - 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (3.37 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,329 Franc (30 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (9 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 309 Franc (1.75 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 82% | |
Housing | - 23% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 23% cheaper than in Herzliya (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Herzliya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc (5,961 ₪) | 8,820 ₪ | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 529,519 Franc (2,988 ₪) | 5,776 ₪ | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (623 ₪) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (3,649 ₪) | 5,013 ₪ | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (1,311 ₪) | 4,012 ₪ | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (268 ₪) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26,492 Franc (149 ₪) | 100 ₪ | + 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (1,462 ₪) | 2,033 ₪ | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (700 ₪) | 440 ₪ | + 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (26 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,169 Franc (46 ₪) | 44 ₪ | + 4% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 12% cheaper than in Herzliya (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Herzliya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (217 ₪) | 325 ₪ | - 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 39,775 Franc (224 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (258 ₪) | 417 ₪ | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (323 ₪) | 627 ₪ | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 10% cheaper than in Herzliya (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Herzliya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (70,796 ₪) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (3.65 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (143 ₪) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,442 Franc (31 ₪) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 20% cheaper than in Herzliya (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Herzliya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (18 ₪) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (29 ₪) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (96 ₪) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (20 ₪) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (15 ₪) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (13 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (4.26 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (8 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (37 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 56% | |
Entertainment | - 52% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 52% cheaper than in Herzliya (Israel) | ||||
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Abidjan | Herzliya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc (112 ₪) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 9,129 Franc (52 ₪) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (90 ₪) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,455 Franc (251 ₪) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,731 Franc (32 ₪) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,508 Franc (14 ₪) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (6 ₪) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (0.52 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (267 ₪) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (4.89 ₪) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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