Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 35% more expensive than in Sofia (Bulgaria)
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 18% more expensive than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Abidjan | Sofia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (32 лв) | 18 лв | + 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (14 лв) | 14 лв | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (11 лв) | 9 лв | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (3.39 лв) | 3.12 лв | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (4.38 лв) | 7 лв | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (2.41 лв) | 4.57 лв | - 47% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (12 лв) | 10 лв | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (4.63 лв) | 2.42 лв | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (1.87 лв) | 2.28 лв | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (1.79 лв) | 2.00 лв | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (22 лв) | 15 лв | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (4.74 лв) | 2.64 лв | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (0.84 лв) | 1.43 лв | - 41% | |
Housing | + 88% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 88% more expensive than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Abidjan | Sofia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (3,716 лв) | 1,371 лв | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (1,669 лв) | 991 лв | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (330 лв) | 303 лв | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (1,932 лв) | 840 лв | + 130% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (694 лв) | 614 лв | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (142 лв) | 140 лв | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (65 лв) | 22 лв | + 199% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (774 лв) | 559 лв | + 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (371 лв) | 305 лв | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (14 лв) | 29 лв | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (24 лв) | 19 лв | + 29% | |
Clothes | + 51% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 51% more expensive than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Abidjan | Sofia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (115 лв) | 93 лв | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (108 лв) | 52 лв | + 110% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (137 лв) | 200 лв | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (171 лв) | 114 лв | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 15% more expensive than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (37,490 лв) | 46,527 лв | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (1.93 лв) | 2.93 лв | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (76 лв) | 44 лв | + 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (17 лв) | 15 лв | + 10% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Abidjan | Sofia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (10 лв) | 12 лв | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (15 лв) | 22 лв | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (51 лв) | 51 лв | - 0% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (11 лв) | 10 лв | + 11% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (8 лв) | 5.53 лв | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (7 лв) | 5.79 лв | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (2.26 лв) | 3.12 лв | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (4.38 лв) | 5.02 лв | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (20 лв) | 20 лв | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 30% more expensive than in Sofia (Bulgaria) | ||||
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Abidjan | Sofia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (70 лв) | 47 лв | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (27 лв) | 25 лв | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (48 лв) | 54 лв | - 11% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (132 лв) | 87 лв | + 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (17 лв) | 12 лв | + 41% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (7 лв) | 4.66 лв | + 60% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (3.24 лв) | 3.75 лв | - 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,095 лв | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (0.28 лв) | 0.29 лв | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (141 лв) | 45 лв | + 214% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (2.59 лв) | 8 лв | - 67% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 335 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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