Cost of living in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 31% more expensive than in Valparaiso (Chile)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 5% more expensive than in Valparaiso (Chile) | ||||
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Abidjan | Valparaiso | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,758 Franc (CH$17,423) | CH$18,481 | - 6% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,719 Franc (CH$7,643) | CH$6,215 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,635 Franc (CH$5,886) | CH$2,216 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,136 Franc (CH$1,839) | CH$1,120 | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (CH$2,376) | CH$3,868 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 806 Franc (CH$1,306) | CH$1,470 | - 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,136 Franc (CH$6,698) | CH$5,640 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,549 Franc (CH$2,508) | CH$1,501 | + 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 624 Franc (CH$1,011) | CH$1,497 | - 32% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 598 Franc (CH$968) | CH$1,240 | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,518 Franc (CH$12,176) | CH$6,696 | + 82% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,588 Franc (CH$2,571) | CH$2,212 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 Franc (CH$457) | CH$1,578 | - 71% | |
Housing | + 115% | |||
Housing in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 115% more expensive than in Valparaiso (Chile) | ||||
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Abidjan | Valparaiso | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,243,470 Franc (CH$2,013,880) | CH$763,225 | + 164% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 558,451 Franc (CH$904,448) | CH$534,222 | + 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 110,345 Franc (CH$178,711) | CH$69,248 | + 158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 646,674 Franc (CH$1,047,330) | CH$535,068 | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 232,392 Franc (CH$376,374) | CH$402,513 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 47,516 Franc (CH$76,956) | CH$41,695 | + 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,905 Franc (CH$35,477) | CH$12,468 | + 185% | |
40” flat screen tv | 259,144 Franc (CH$419,700) | CH$193,984 | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 124,043 Franc (CH$200,896) | CH$66,386 | + 203% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,668 Franc (CH$7,560) | CH$8,105 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,165 Franc (CH$13,224) | CH$5,427 | + 144% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 49% more expensive than in Valparaiso (Chile) | ||||
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Abidjan | Valparaiso | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 38,513 Franc (CH$62,374) | CH$45,704 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 36,261 Franc (CH$58,727) | CH$29,628 | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 45,751 Franc (CH$74,096) | CH$92,331 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,267 Franc (CH$92,747) | CH$90,166 | + 3% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 7% more expensive than in Valparaiso (Chile) | ||||
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Abidjan | Valparaiso | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 12,545,800 Franc (CH$20,318,736) | CH$16,463,000 | + 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 647 Franc (CH$1,048) | CH$1,267 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25,392 Franc (CH$41,125) | CH$37,522 | + 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,549 Franc (CH$8,987) | CH$7,306 | + 23% | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is about the same as in Valparaiso (Chile) | ||||
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Abidjan | Valparaiso | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,269 Franc (CH$5,295) | CH$3,315 | + 60% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,160 Franc (CH$8,357) | CH$10,743 | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,083 Franc (CH$27,666) | CH$25,570 | + 8% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,618 Franc (CH$5,859) | CH$6,046 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,701 Franc (CH$4,374) | CH$3,728 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,220 Franc (CH$3,596) | CH$4,865 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 755 Franc (CH$1,223) | CH$2,220 | - 45% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,467 Franc (CH$2,376) | CH$2,250 | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,526 Franc (CH$10,569) | CH$10,806 | - 2% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is 25% more expensive than in Valparaiso (Chile) | ||||
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Abidjan | Valparaiso | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 23,263 Franc (CH$37,675) | CH$31,469 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 8,921 Franc (CH$14,447) | CH$11,066 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15,981 Franc (CH$25,882) | CH$32,484 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,205 Franc (CH$71,593) | CH$35,419 | + 102% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,719 Franc (CH$9,262) | CH$7,262 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,494 Franc (CH$4,040) | CH$3,529 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,083 Franc (CH$1,754) | CH$3,344 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CH$598,552 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (CH$151) | CH$127 | + 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 47,312 Franc (CH$76,625) | CH$40,284 | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 867 Franc (CH$1,405) | CH$4,937 | - 72% | |
TOTAL | + 31% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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