Cost of living in Yamoussoukro is 40% higher than in Abomey (without rent).
Rent in Yamoussoukro is 98% more expensive than in Abomey.
Cost of living including rent in Yamoussoukro is 65% higher than in Abomey.
Food in Yamoussoukro is 18% more expensive than in Abomey.
Transport in Yamoussoukro is 159% more expensive than in Abomey.
| Yamoussoukro | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Yamoussoukro | Abomey | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 3.4 $ | 4.18 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 50.7 $ | 27.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.34 $ | 6.8 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ | 1.16 $ | 
| Capuccino | 2.47 $ | 4.28 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.41 $ | 0.72 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.49 $ | 1.69 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.26 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.37 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.21 $ | 1.84 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14.2 $ | 3.41 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.87 $ | 3.39 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.42 $ | 5.98 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 2.53 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.99 $ | 0.86 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.85 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ | 1.2 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 0.85 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.56 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.71 $ | 2.7 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.56 $ | 17.2 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.01 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 1.22 $ | 2.34 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.95 $ | 1.68 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.2 $ | 7.42 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.46 $ | 0.86 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ | 15.4 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 29.4 $ | 26 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.69 $ | 3.01 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.76 $ | 4.22 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.27 $ | 2.03 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 2.33 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 113 $ | 120 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 174 $ | 185 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 53.1 $ | 52.9 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 276 $ | 92.4 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 909 $ | 423 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 750 $ | 123 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,661 $ | 253 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,111 $ | 1,504 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,286 $ | 844 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 200 $ | 67.9 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.53 % | 5.04 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 67.8 $ | 33.9 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 8.54 $ | 6.55 $ | 
| Haircut | 9.29 $ | 9.59 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.6 $ | 25.5 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 68 $ | 17 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 167 $ | 214 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,064 $ | 6,261 $ |