Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (Taka 1,980) | Taka 324 | + 511% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (Taka 895) | Taka 492 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (Taka 608) | Taka 196 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (Taka 215) | Taka 92 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (Taka 200) | Taka 135 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (Taka 132) | Taka 78 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (Taka 589) | Taka 608 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (Taka 316) | Taka 223 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (Taka 93) | Taka 33 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (Taka 95) | Taka 384 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,094) | Taka 1,406 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (Taka 340) | Taka 111 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (Taka 174) | Taka 70 | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 190% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 190% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (Taka 141,510) | Taka 43,758 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (Taka 163,147) | Taka 25,202 | + 547% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (Taka 31,404) | Taka 3,035 | + 935% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (Taka 96,900) | Taka 22,952 | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (Taka 19,453) | Taka 18,549 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (Taka 8,844) | Taka 7,137 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,845 Franc (Taka 4,160) | Taka 1,213 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (Taka 40,717) | Taka 31,061 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (Taka 16,032) | Taka 17,904 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Taka 1,047) | Taka 417 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (Taka 8,023) | Taka 2,410 | + 233% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (Taka 5,308) | Taka 3,066 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (Taka 7,300) | Taka 6,410 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (Taka 11,969) | Taka 4,273 | + 180% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 6% 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 2,472,881) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (Taka 120) | Taka 107 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (Taka 3,925) | Taka 2,440 | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (Taka 301) | Taka 285 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (Taka 841) | Taka 513 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,362) | Taka 1,500 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 523) | Taka 425 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (Taka 466) | Taka 333 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (Taka 1,675) | Taka 376 | + 346% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Taka 174) | Taka 85 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (Taka 395) | Taka 89 | + 345% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Taka 872) | Taka 445 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,362) | Taka 1,308 | + 234% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (Taka 966) | Taka 852 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (Taka 26,170) | Taka 1,768 | + 1380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (Taka 8,137) | Taka 2,051 | + 297% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (Taka 967) | Taka 999 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (Taka 550) | Taka 248 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 564 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (Taka 16) | Taka 2.94 | + 432% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (Taka 7,717) | Taka 2,601 | + 197% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (Taka 131) | Taka 287 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 83% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 751 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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