Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Brazil
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Food | + 82% | |||
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Food in Ivory Coast is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12,858 Franc (R$ 107) | R$ 36 | + 195% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 35 | + 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 177% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,229 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.17 | + 97% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,751 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 13 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Franc (R$ 4.49) | R$ 8 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 24 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (R$ 4.44) | R$ 6 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (R$ 4.51) | R$ 5.86 | - 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (R$ 100) | R$ 44 | + 124% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.50 | + 84% | |
Housing | + 102% | |||
Housing in Ivory Coast is 102% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (R$ 12,439) | R$ 3,821 | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (R$ 7,755) | R$ 2,416 | + 221% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (R$ 1,493) | R$ 673 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (R$ 4,606) | R$ 2,756 | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (R$ 925) | R$ 1,661 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (R$ 420) | R$ 557 | - 25% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,481 Franc (R$ 186) | R$ 90 | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (R$ 1,935) | R$ 1,914 | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (R$ 762) | R$ 655 | + 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 31 | + 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Ivory Coast is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (R$ 381) | R$ 253 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (R$ 252) | R$ 262 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (R$ 347) | R$ 411 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (R$ 569) | R$ 321 | + 77% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Ivory Coast is 12% 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$ 117,542) | R$ 110,768 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (R$ 5.71) | R$ 5.65 | + 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (R$ 187) | R$ 241 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 39% | |||
Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 39% 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$ 20 | - 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 48 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 207) | R$ 275 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 19 | + 328% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 5.39 | + 249% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 59 | - 29% | |
Entertainment | + 34% | |||
Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (R$ 207) | R$ 109 | + 89% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 62 | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,244) | R$ 251 | + 395% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (R$ 387) | R$ 224 | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 30 | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 14 | + 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (R$ 4.15) | R$ 11 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,068 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (R$ 0.74) | R$ 1.11 | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (R$ 367) | R$ 135 | + 171% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 41% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,514 prices entered by 1,823 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 41% more expensive than in Brazil
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