Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 182% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 182% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (Taka 3,192) | Taka 267 | + 1095% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,554) | Taka 546 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (Taka 745) | Taka 218 | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,229 Franc (Taka 262) | Taka 92 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (Taka 298) | Taka 154 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Franc (Taka 115) | Taka 88 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (Taka 718) | Taka 475 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (Taka 386) | Taka 305 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (Taka 114) | Taka 56 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (Taka 116) | Taka 407 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,554) | Taka 1,595 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (Taka 414) | Taka 137 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 76 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 310% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 310% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 319,205) | Taka 38,619 | + 727% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (Taka 198,999) | Taka 21,828 | + 812% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (Taka 38,305) | Taka 5,017 | + 663% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (Taka 118,193) | Taka 25,126 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (Taka 23,728) | Taka 15,134 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (Taka 10,788) | Taka 10,000 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,481 Franc (Taka 4,784) | Taka 1,380 | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (Taka 49,664) | Taka 44,973 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (Taka 19,555) | Taka 9,570 | + 104% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 1,277) | Taka 533 | + 139% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 202% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 202% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (Taka 9,787) | Taka 2,114 | + 363% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (Taka 6,474) | Taka 2,450 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (Taka 8,905) | Taka 4,870 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (Taka 14,599) | Taka 4,397 | + 232% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (Taka 3,016,294) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (Taka 146) | Taka 109 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (Taka 4,788) | Taka 2,433 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (Taka 368) | Taka 836 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (Taka 1,026) | Taka 682 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 2,128) | Taka 1,500 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 638) | Taka 360 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (Taka 568) | Taka 411 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (Taka 2,043) | Taka 625 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 213) | Taka 102 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (Taka 482) | Taka 129 | + 273% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32,718 Franc (Taka 6,962) | Taka 380 | + 1734% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 78% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (Taka 5,320) | Taka 1,745 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (Taka 1,179) | Taka 1,011 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 31,920) | Taka 3,000 | + 964% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (Taka 8,512) | Taka 3,597 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,554) | Taka 1,519 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (Taka 670) | Taka 253 | + 165% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 580 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (Taka 19) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Taka 14,896) | Taka 2,307 | + 546% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (Taka 160) | Taka 327 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 124% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 379 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 124% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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