International Community School of Abidjan
AmericanInternational
Confirmed on its own website
Cost of Living inAbidjan, Cote d'Ivoire
Abidjan Autonomous District, Cote d'Ivoire6.3MLower middle incomeRemote-work friendly
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Purchasing Power vs. United States
Your money goes 3.18x further
Based on GDP per capita (PPP). Cote d'Ivoire: $7,015/capita.
How Far Your Money Goes
Prices are 55% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Overall
2.2x further
Prices are 55% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Rent
4.5x further
Prices are 78% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Groceries
2.3x further
Prices are 57% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Restaurants
2.7x further
Prices are 63% lower than the global benchmark (New York City = 100).
Income Category
Lower Middle
World Bank GNI
GDP per Capita
$7,015
PPP, International $
City Population
6.3M
Monthly Costs
Rent
1BR City Center$630/mo
3BR City Center$2,782/mo
Food
Cheap Meal$3.10
Milk (1L)$2.05
Eggs (12)$2.25
Transport
Monthly Pass$49
Gasoline (1L)$1.50
Utilities
Basic (85m² apt)$184/mo
Internet (60+ Mbps)$39/mo
Education
Preschool$328/mo
Child Education
Public-school quality + expat access, alongside international and private school cost — the two paths a relocating family weighs.
Public schools
This describes Cote d'Ivoire as a whole. Enrollment rules and school quality can vary within the country, so check with schools in Abidjan.
Quality
Limited public-school fit
Expat access
Possible, but a hard fit
hardInstruction
French
Local-language fluency usually matters.
PISA / outcomes
Qualitative only
Using curated quality notes for now.
Why this quality rating
Cote d'Ivoire has a functioning public system, but it is not usually the default schooling path for expat families seeking predictable quality and support.
Why the expat-access rating looks like this
Resident enrollment may be possible, but French-medium instruction and uneven school quality make the public route a difficult expat option.
❓ Homeschooling
Not specifically addressedMinimal requirements
Côte d'Ivoire has compulsory education but no specific homeschooling legislation. Expat families in Abidjan typically use international French-system schools. No formal framework for homeschooling exists.
Homeschool legality in Cote d'Ivoire — check current regulations before committing.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
International & private schools
2 confirmed schools
1 more suggested by AI, not verified
Typical fee
$21,284/yr
one school's published fee
- American1
- French1
Lycee International Jean-Mermoz
FrenchInternational
Fee not published
Confirmed on its own website
Schools' websites are found with Wikidata and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), and each is checked on the school's own site.
Childcare & Domestic Help
Current nanny and household-help pricing snapshot for Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.
Full-time nanny (5 days)
$450-$650
monthly · confidence 0.65
Live-in / 24-7 nanny
$800-$1,100
monthly · confidence 0.65
Source: curated family relocation research
Getting Around
The concrete mobility picture for Abidjan: airport access, urban transit, and rideshare practicality.
Walkability score: 45/100 (car leaning). This is derived from the verified mobility profile and is used by the walkability gate.
Walkability
45/100
mobility profile bus only
Airport
International airport
Abidjan is Cote d'Ivoire's main air gateway and has the country’s strongest regional and long-haul connectivity.
Urban transit
Bus and lagoon ferry mix
busferry
Abidjan has more structure than many regional peers through buses and lagoon ferries, but daily mobility still feels road- and taxi-heavy outside the strongest corridors.
Rideshare
Taxi-first, limited app coverage
Taxis remain the core fallback, with app-booking options useful but less central than in Uber- or Bolt-heavy markets.
Source: User-curated family relocation research (initial seed) (2026-04-14)
Healthcare
System strength, outcome signals, facility coverage, and self-pay visibility in Cote d'Ivoire.
Method: country metrics come from public system indicators, facility coverage reflects mapped providers we can inventory, direct pricing only reflects observed self-pay pages, and relative care cost can fall back to broad cost-of-living healthcare indices. Sparse pricing does not imply sparse healthcare availability.
35 facilities tracked
Facilities updated 7 months ago
Healthcare system
LimitedCoverage looks thinner, doctor staffing is lighter, and hospital capacity looks tighter weigh on this rating.
Public care
LimitedA visible public hospital footprint help, but public coverage looks thinner and public funding looks lighter.
Private care
LimitedThe tracked private-style network still looks thin, the private footprint is not very visible yet, and self-pay pricing transparency is still sparse weigh on this rating.
UHC coverage
46/100
2023
Physicians
0.17/1k
2023
Hospital beds
0.40/1k
2006
Out of pocket
32%
2023
Outcome signals
Life expectancy
62.1 yrs
2024
Maternal mortality
359/100k
2023
Neonatal mortality
27.4/1k
2024
International patient readiness
LimitedThe private footprint is still thin, price transparency is still sparse, and headline outcomes are less reassuring weigh on this rating.
Pricing transparency
LimitedPublished self-pay prices are scarce and few facilities expose web pages we can verify weigh on this rating.
Facility coverage
Pharmacy: 17Doctor: 11Clinic: 4Hospital: 3
Self-pay pricing visibility
No verified self-pay prices are published for the tracked facilities in Cote d'Ivoire yet.
This usually reflects low online price transparency rather than a lack of healthcare providers.
Notable facilities
CSU COM NIANGON LOKOA
Hospital · Emergency
CSU COM NIANGON LOKOA - DISPENSAIRE
Hospital · Emergency
Clin
Hospital · Emergency
Centre de Santé Urbain de Gonzagueville
Clinic
Clinique de l'amitié Mère Thérèse
Clinic
Clinique médicale Le jourdain
Clinic
System metrics: World Bank WDI · Updated 2026-11-01
Safety & Governance
Street Safety
Safety Index44/100
Crime Index56/100
Source: Numbeo where a city row is matched; otherwise World Bank WGI and country-level safety context.
Political Stability
Political Stability-0.90
World Bank WGI scale: -2.5 to +2.5.
Wages by Sector
| Sector | Median |
|---|---|
| Agriculture & Farming | — |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | — |
| Construction | — |
| Education | — |
| Finance & Insurance | — |
| Healthcare & Social Work | — |
| Hospitality & Food Service | — |
| Manufacturing | — |
| Mining & Quarrying | — |
| Other Services | — |
| Public Administration & Defence | — |
| Real Estate | — |
| Retail & Wholesale Trade | — |
| Transport & Logistics | — |
| Utilities | — |
2022 annual wages in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire · Source: ILO ILOSTAT (national)
Price Comparison vs. US
bread 500g
$5.72Estimated69% more
budget hotel
$192.27Survey-verified430% more
childcare preschool
$327.82Estimated79% cheaper
eggs dozen
$2.25Estimated53% cheaper
gasoline liter
$27.78Survey-verified2597% more
inexpensive meal
$3.18Survey-verified85% cheaper
internet 60mbps
$38.98Estimated42% cheaper
luxury hotel
$192.27Survey-verified60% cheaper
milk liter
$2.05Estimated68% more
monthly pass
$27.78Survey-verified60% cheaper
rent 1br
$339.21Survey-verified81% cheaper
rent 3br
$2782.04Estimated13% cheaper
taxi km
$3.84Estimated105% more
utilities basic
$183.85Estimated14% cheaper
Quick comparison FAQ
Structured from the deltas already shown on this page — no invented facts, no extra data sources.
How far does your money go in Abidjan compared with the US?
Your money goes about 3.2x further in Abidjan than in the US, based on the current PPP estimate.
Is Abidjan cheaper or more expensive overall than New York City?
Abidjan is cheaper overall than New York City — overall living costs are about 55% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City) for Abidjan.
How does rent in Abidjan compare with New York City?
Rent in Abidjan is about 78% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City).
How expensive are groceries and restaurants in Abidjan?
Groceries in Abidjan are about 57% cheaper than the global benchmark (New York City), and restaurant prices are about 63% cheaper than the same benchmark.
About Abidjan
Abidjan is the economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire and the largest French-speaking city in West Africa, with about 6.3 million residents around the Ebrie Lagoon on the Atlantic coast. Although Yamoussoukro holds the formal political capital, Abidjan anchors Ivorian banking, the regional headquarters of the African Development Bank, and most diplomatic missions and multinational regional offices for francophone West Africa. Relocators concentrate in Cocody and the Plateau business district, where international schooling and serviced housing cluster. The hot humid tropical climate runs year-round with two rainy seasons, French fluency is effectively required for daily life and most professional contexts, and Abidjan offers some of the better infrastructure in the region for road, electricity, and air connectivity.
Tropical climate: hot, humid, heavy rainfall June-October; dress light, stay hydratedInternet quality: 4G/fiber available in central areas, variable reliability outside; coworking spaces offer backup connectivityExpat community: Established and welcoming, concentrated in Plateau and Two-Plateau neighborhoods with international schools and amenitiesWalkability: Low outside central districts; taxis and ride-apps essential; French-influenced urban layout can be confusingFood scene: Exceptional West African cuisine, French influence, fresh seafood; street food vibrant but requires cautionNightlife: Thriving and energetic with clubs, rooftop bars, music venues; considered West Africa's nightlife capitalCoworking: Growing scene with quality spaces in Plateau; freelance-friendly environmentSafety: Petty theft and scams common in tourist areas; generally safe in expat enclaves; exercise normal precautions, avoid demonstrations
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