How expensive is Abidjan compared to other cities?

Abidjan ranks #369 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 63.8% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 21.4 and local purchasing power is 12.6.

What is the average rent in Abidjan?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Abidjan city centre costs approximately XOF 391,466 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to XOF 200,074 (saving 49%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around XOF 1,499,056.

Is Abidjan affordable to live in?

Abidjan is mid-priced by global standards. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Abidjan

Mid-priced: goedkoper dan 63.8% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #369 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 36% van de steden wereldwijd

Mid-priced

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Affordable

Boodschappen

Very weak

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Abidjan

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	XOF 391,466/mo ≈ $669	XOF 200,074/mo ≈ $342	49%
3-Kamer	XOF 1,499,056/mo ≈ $2,561	XOF 574,546/mo ≈ $982	62%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Abidjan has a cost of living index of 31.3 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Expatistan is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

31.3

Index

Sources

4.4

Gap between sources