Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (R$ 93) | R$ 36 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 34 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.82 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (R$ 4.38) | R$ 5.66 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (R$ 4.45) | R$ 6 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (R$ 98) | R$ 44 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.92 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (R$ 6,635) | R$ 3,686 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (R$ 7,650) | R$ 2,512 | + 205% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (R$ 1,472) | R$ 587 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (R$ 4,544) | R$ 2,715 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (R$ 912) | R$ 1,707 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (R$ 415) | R$ 515 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,845 Franc (R$ 195) | R$ 89 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (R$ 1,909) | R$ 1,982 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (R$ 752) | R$ 626 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 29 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 13% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (R$ 376) | R$ 248 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (R$ 249) | R$ 248 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (R$ 342) | R$ 414 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (R$ 561) | R$ 301 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (R$ 115,951) | R$ 115,133 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (R$ 5.63) | R$ 5.59 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (R$ 184) | R$ 229 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 22 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 45 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 205) | R$ 264 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 13 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (R$ 79) | R$ 19 | + 322% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 5.31 | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 55 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (R$ 205) | R$ 112 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 66 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,227) | R$ 215 | + 471% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (R$ 382) | R$ 200 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 29 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (R$ 4.09) | R$ 11 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,406 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (R$ 0.73) | R$ 1.31 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (R$ 362) | R$ 125 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,023 prices entered by 1,655 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 32% more expensive than in Brazil
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