City, Ivory Coast
Cost of living in Abidjan
How much a month costs in Abidjan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,540–2,570 (CFA900,000–1.5M).
Prices in Abidjan
Typical 2026 ranges in XOF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XOF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CFA250,000–600,000 | $429–1,030 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CFA120,000–300,000 | $206–515 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CFA40,000–90,000 | $69–154 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CFA8,000–18,000 | $14–31 |
| Cappuccino | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CFA1,000–2,500 | $1.7–4.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CFA200–500 | $0.34–0.86 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CFA2,000–4,500 | $3.4–7.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | CFA30,000–80,000 | $51–137 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CFA5,000–15,000 | $9–26 |
Value for money: 19/100
A value score of 19/100 means Abidjan gives more quality of life per dollar than 18% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 48/100.
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Cost of living across Ivory Coast
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Grand-Bassam | $858–1,540 | 59/100 |
| Abidjan | $1,540–2,570 | 19/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Abidjan
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Abidjan?
About $686–1,030 on a lean budget, $1,540–2,570 for a comfortable month and $3,430–6,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Abidjan?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CFA250,000–600,000 ($429–1,030) a month in the center and CFA120,000–300,000 ($206–515) outside it.
How much does food cost in Abidjan?
A local meal is CFA1,500–3,000 ($2.6–5.1); a mid-range restaurant is CFA8,000–18,000 ($14–31) per person.
Is Ivory Coast expensive?
Prices in Ivory Coast are about 37% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.