Can you live in Abidjan with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,292, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Abidjan with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,292, you would have roughly $708 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Abidjan with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,292, you would have roughly $1,708 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Abidjan with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,292, you would have roughly $3,708 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Abidjan with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,292, you would have roughly $6,708 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

How much does it really cost to live in Abidjan? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 5,200,000 people 🌴 Tropical climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 XOF

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$ $540 1-bedroom rent / mo

64 Quality of life / 100

50 Safety / 100

68 Internet / 100

78 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$540
Food (moderate)	$340
Transport	$15
Utilities	$55
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$52
Entertainment	$140
Total (moderate)	$1,292

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Abidjan.

Shared accommodation	$230
Studio	$420
1-bedroom	$540
2-bedroom	$790
3-bedroom	$1,090

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City Scores

How Abidjan rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌴 Tropical
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityYamoussoukro
LanguageFrench
CurrencyXOF
Time zoneAfrica/Abidjan

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Pros and Cons of Abidjan

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Located near the coast
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $835 per month Basic $961 per month Moderate $1,292 per month Comfortable $1,801 per month Premium $2,908 per month

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Can You Live in Abidjan on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-292 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$708 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,708 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,708 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,708 / month