How much does it cost to live in Abidjan?

CostLiving tracks Abidjan at $1,185 a month on a budget, $1,975 at the moderate tier, and $3,060 for a comfortable single-person lifestyle, with the luxury standard at $4,740. As West Africa’s leading economic hub, Abidjan is more expensive than Ivory Coast as a whole, whose moderate benchmark sits lower at $1,375, and the difference is almost entirely housing. Rents in the sought-after districts of Cocody, Plateau, and the Riviera zone, where secure, air-conditioned apartments cluster, are priced for professionals, expats, and the diplomatic community, and they set the top of the market. Move to less central neighbourhoods and rent drops sharply. Beyond housing, day-to-day costs split in two: local food from markets and maquis eateries is cheap, while imported groceries, Western restaurants, and international brands carry a clear premium. Air conditioning is close to essential in the humid climate, so power bills run higher than the mild figures elsewhere in the country. Transport is inexpensive if you use shared taxis and the growing bus and metro network, and pricier if you run a car through the city’s traffic. For most newcomers the moderate tier reflects a decent apartment away from the priciest enclaves plus a comfortable local lifestyle. Full tier breakdown on our Abidjan cost of living page.