Cost of Living in Abidjan (2026) — Monthly Budget

Wondering how far your salary goes in Abidjan? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.

What things cost

2 pièces (1-bed + salon), Cocody or Zone 4XOF 150,000–300,000 unfurnished · 350,000–800,000 furnished

Garba (attiéké + fried tuna) at a kioskXOF 400–1,500

Meal, mid-range restaurantXOF 8,000–20,000

66cl beer (Bock, Flag) at a maquisXOF 1,000–1,500

Home fibre, 100 Mb/s (Orange)XOF 20,000 / mo

Est. single-person monthly (excl. rent)XOF 150,000–250,000 local · 500,000+ expat

Good to know

Population

5.6 million in the city, 6.3 million in the district (2021 census)

Languages

French (sole official); Dioula in the markets, Baoulé and Bété widely spoken

Currency

West African CFA franc (XOF) — pegged at €1 = 655.957

Time zone

GMT (UTC+0, no daylight saving)

Power plug

Type C / E, 220V 50Hz

Climate

Hot and humid all year; long rains March–July, a dry break in August

Political capital

Yamoussoukro — but every ministry and embassy is here

Driving side

Right

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A note on budgeting

Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Abidjan checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.