Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 6% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Abidjan | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,263 Franc (298 Kč) | 210 Kč | + 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (170 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (131 Kč) | 99 Kč | + 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,228 Franc (44 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 73% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,295 Franc (47 Kč) | 82 Kč | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 873 Franc (32 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (149 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (56 Kč) | 40 Kč | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (23 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (22 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (271 Kč) | 149 Kč | + 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (57 Kč) | 45 Kč | + 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (10 Kč) | 27 Kč | - 62% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 5% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Abidjan | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,056,270 Franc (38,116 Kč) | 36,217 Kč | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (20,152 Kč) | 27,978 Kč | - 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (3,982 Kč) | 5,881 Kč | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (23,336 Kč) | 23,203 Kč | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (8,386 Kč) | 17,056 Kč | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (1,715 Kč) | 4,041 Kč | - 58% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,389 Franc (808 Kč) | 417 Kč | + 94% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (9,351 Kč) | 7,274 Kč | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (4,476 Kč) | 3,946 Kč | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (168 Kč) | 153 Kč | + 10% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,170 Franc (295 Kč) | 340 Kč | - 13% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 14% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Abidjan | Prague | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (1,390 Kč) | 1,907 Kč | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (1,308 Kč) | 867 Kč | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (1,651 Kč) | 2,034 Kč | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (2,067 Kč) | 2,337 Kč | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Abidjan | Prague | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (452,723 Kč) | 607,006 Kč | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (23 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (916 Kč) | 550 Kč | + 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,471 Franc (197 Kč) | 283 Kč | - 30% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 20% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Abidjan | Prague | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (118 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (186 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 16% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (616 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | - 48% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (131 Kč) | 116 Kč | + 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (97 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (80 Kč) | 85 Kč | - 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (27 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 41% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (53 Kč) | 63 Kč | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (235 Kč) | 508 Kč | - 54% | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 5% more expensive than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Abidjan | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (839 Kč) | 959 Kč | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 9,129 Franc (329 Kč) | 419 Kč | - 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (577 Kč) | 2,008 Kč | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (1,595 Kč) | 992 Kč | + 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (206 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (90 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (39 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 13,719 Kč | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (3.35 Kč) | 3.77 Kč | - 11% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (1,707 Kč) | 1,188 Kč | + 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (31 Kč) | 140 Kč | - 78% | |
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These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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