Cost of Living

Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Live cost-of-living data for Abidjan — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
12/ 10088% cheaper than New York
-14% rent since Jul 2026
$217/mo
Median Income
45/100
Safety
15%
Income Tax
tropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
18/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$679/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$386/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,799/month
Food & Groceries
25/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.4/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$1.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Transportation
15/100
Monthly Transit Pass$49/month
One-Way Ticket$0.98/trip
Taxi (1 km)$1.2/km
Utilities
20/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$185/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$55/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
Healthcare
35/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$42/visit
Dentist Visit$65/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
Education
40/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$450/month
International Primary School (yearly)$9,500/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$350/course
Entertainment
30/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$7/ticket
Theater Ticket$25/ticket
Museum Entry$8/ticket
Clothing
35/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$45/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$28/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$65/pair
Personal Care
28/100
Haircut (Men)$12/cut
Haircut (Women)$25/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$3.5/bottle
Dining Out
25/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$9/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$40/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$6/meal
Childcare
35/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$550/month
Babysitter (per hour)$8/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$14/pack
Fitness & Sports
28/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$32/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$14/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$5/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

63 Mbps
Internet Speed
$185
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
small
Nomad Community
55/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Cocody, Marcory Zone 4, Plateau

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abidjan cheap to live in?

Abidjan has a cost of living index of 12/100, where New York = 100. It is 88% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $440–$616 per month.

How much does rent cost in Abidjan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Abidjan costs approximately $679/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $386/month.

Is Abidjan good for digital nomads?

Abidjan has a small digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 63 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $185/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Abidjan?

The median net monthly salary in Abidjan is approximately $217 USD. The income tax rate is around 15%.

How does Abidjan compare to New York for cost of living?

Abidjan (cost index 12) is 88% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $2,200/month by moving from New York to Abidjan.

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