Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Barbados
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| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 61% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,101 Franc (17 Bds$) | 35 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,984 Franc (13 Bds$) | 22 Bds$ | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,201 Franc (11 Bds$) | 15 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,104 Franc (3.69 Bds$) | 8 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (3.83 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (2.53 Bds$) | 18 Bds$ | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (11 Bds$) | 34 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (6 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (1.79 Bds$) | 9 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (1.82 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,250 Franc (11 Bds$) | 55 Bds$ | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,900 Franc (6 Bds$) | 7 Bds$ | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 347 Franc (1.16 Bds$) | 6.00 Bds$ | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 37% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (2,711 Bds$) | 5,921 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 568,941 Franc (1,901 Bds$) | 2,000 Bds$ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (602 Bds$) | 315 Bds$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (1,856 Bds$) | 4,000 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (373 Bds$) | 1,750 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (169 Bds$) | 297 Bds$ | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,427 Franc (98 Bds$) | 80 Bds$ | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (780 Bds$) | 1,000 Bds$ | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (307 Bds$) | 700 Bds$ | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (20 Bds$) | 19 Bds$ | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 Bds$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 57% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Barbados | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (154 Bds$) | 310 Bds$ | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,761 Franc (93 Bds$) | 220 Bds$ | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (140 Bds$) | 640 Bds$ | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (229 Bds$) | 260 Bds$ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 42% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (47,371 Bds$) | 80,000 Bds$ | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (2.30 Bds$) | 4.08 Bds$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (75 Bds$) | 140 Bds$ | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 25% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (5.77 Bds$) | 20 Bds$ | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (16 Bds$) | 33 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (84 Bds$) | 180 Bds$ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (10 Bds$) | 31 Bds$ | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (9 Bds$) | 11 Bds$ | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (32 Bds$) | 16 Bds$ | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (3.34 Bds$) | 4.48 Bds$ | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (8 Bds$) | 5.29 Bds$ | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (17 Bds$) | 23 Bds$ | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 38% cheaper than in Barbados | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Barbados | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (20 Bds$) | 95 Bds$ | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,407 Franc (28 Bds$) | 40 Bds$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (501 Bds$) | 110 Bds$ | + 356% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,439 Franc (135 Bds$) | 275 Bds$ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (20 Bds$) | 27 Bds$ | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,651 Franc (9 Bds$) | 12 Bds$ | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (1.67 Bds$) | 10 Bds$ | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,600 Bds$ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (0.30 Bds$) | 0.73 Bds$ | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (148 Bds$) | 160 Bds$ | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (2.51 Bds$) | 17 Bds$ | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 94 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 45% cheaper than in Barbados
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