Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Belgium
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 44% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (€3.04) | €16 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,058 Franc (€8) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,121 Franc (€4.75) | €4.16 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,006 Franc (€1.53) | €1.15 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (€1.66) | €3.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,095 Franc (€1.67) | €2.83 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (€5.13) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,611 Franc (€2.45) | €2.25 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 572 Franc (€0.87) | €1.99 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (€0.83) | €1.77 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,250 Franc (€4.94) | €9 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (€2.65) | €2.86 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 347 Franc (€0.53) | €1.54 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 12% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (€1,234) | €1,276 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 535,714 Franc (€815) | €1,122 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (€162) | €109 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 293,750 Franc (€447) | €841 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (€170) | €690 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (€77) | €79 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,261 Franc (€60) | €46 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (€355) | €775 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (€140) | €212 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Belgium | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (€47) | €85 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,667 Franc (€22) | €43 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,167 Franc (€75) | €84 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,714 Franc (€70) | €122 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 24% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,698,400 Franc (€25,405) | €25,982 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 620 Franc (€0.94) | €1.73 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (€34) | €50 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 37% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (€2.63) | €9 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (€20) | €32 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (€3.80) | €5.15 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (€2.83) | €3.67 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (€3.04) | €3.77 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (€1.37) | €1.90 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (€3.45) | €2.17 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €25 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 42% cheaper than in Belgium | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Belgium | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (€9) | €47 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €24 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (€30) | €72 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,646 Franc (€34) | €62 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (€9) | €11 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,590 Franc (€2.42) | €3.15 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (€0.76) | €3.96 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €415 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (€0.14) | €0.25 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,048 Franc (€44) | €39 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Franc (€1.06) | €7 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 09, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 28% cheaper than in Belgium
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