Cost of living in Abidjan, Ivory Coast vs Kolkata, India
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Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 128% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,261 Franc (₨1,126) | ₨324 | + 248% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,355 Franc (₨730) | ₨327 | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,516 Franc (₨479) | ₨127 | + 279% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (₨161) | ₨45 | + 258% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,521 Franc (₨207) | ₨80 | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,075 Franc (₨147) | ₨42 | + 248% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,680 Franc (₨638) | ₨190 | + 235% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,629 Franc (₨222) | ₨123 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 757 Franc (₨103) | ₨26 | + 290% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 627 Franc (₨85) | ₨147 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,151 Franc (₨839) | ₨856 | - 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,371 Franc (₨187) | ₨87 | + 116% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 294 Franc (₨40) | ₨22 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 288% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 288% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,197,690 Franc (₨163,295) | ₨22,904 | + 613% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 532,548 Franc (₨72,609) | ₨14,231 | + 410% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 97,263 Franc (₨13,261) | ₨3,814 | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 675,846 Franc (₨92,146) | ₨27,487 | + 235% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 312,534 Franc (₨42,611) | ₨13,581 | + 214% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (₨6,478) | ₨3,338 | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,262 Franc (₨3,990) | ₨562 | + 609% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (₨35,332) | ₨29,377 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (₨16,912) | ₨11,899 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,450 Franc (₨607) | ₨310 | + 96% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 4,667 Franc (₨636) | ₨642 | - 1% | |
Clothes | + 139% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 139% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 34,209 Franc (₨4,664) | ₨2,378 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,462 Franc (₨5,517) | ₨2,053 | + 169% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,038 Franc (₨5,595) | ₨4,184 | + 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,006 Franc (₨6,818) | ₨2,380 | + 186% | |
Transportation | + 114% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 114% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 10,449,300 Franc (₨1,424,677) | ₨1,067,530 | + 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 593 Franc (₨81) | ₨78 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 27,308 Franc (₨3,723) | ₨885 | + 321% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,876 Franc (₨665) | ₨156 | + 327% | |
Personal Care | + 102% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 102% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (₨446) | ₨187 | + 139% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (₨704) | ₨220 | + 220% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,122 Franc (₨2,198) | ₨1,025 | + 115% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 4,206 Franc (₨574) | ₨279 | + 106% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,634 Franc (₨359) | ₨143 | + 151% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,058 Franc (₨281) | ₨244 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 890 Franc (₨121) | ₨118 | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (₨200) | ₨71 | + 182% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (₨890) | ₨224 | + 297% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 97% more expensive than in Kolkata (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,913 Franc (₨2,715) | ₨1,092 | + 149% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,886 Franc (₨1,212) | ₨407 | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 13,962 Franc (₨1,904) | ₨2,012 | - 5% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 41,233 Franc (₨5,622) | ₨2,007 | + 180% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,557 Franc (₨758) | ₨574 | + 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨273) | ₨240 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,770 Franc (₨241) | ₨272 | - 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨44,113 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 95 Franc (₨13) | ₨2.93 | + 343% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 46,062 Franc (₨6,280) | ₨1,823 | + 244% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 844 Franc (₨115) | ₨205 | - 44% | |
TOTAL | + 155% |

These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 155% more expensive than in Kolkata (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨191,089 (1,401,546 Franc) in Abidjan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨75,000 in Kolkata.
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