Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 30 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,058 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 31 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,121 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 10 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,006 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.40 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,095 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 20 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,611 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 572 Franc (R$ 4.50) | R$ 4.85 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (R$ 4.28) | R$ 5.66 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,250 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 42 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 347 Franc (R$ 2.73) | R$ 3.78 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 78% 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$ 6,381) | R$ 2,841 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 535,714 Franc (R$ 4,215) | R$ 2,012 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (R$ 838) | R$ 581 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 293,750 Franc (R$ 2,311) | R$ 2,256 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (R$ 877) | R$ 1,500 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (R$ 399) | R$ 431 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,261 Franc (R$ 309) | R$ 84 | + 267% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (R$ 1,836) | R$ 2,018 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (R$ 723) | R$ 585 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (R$ 244) | R$ 243 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,667 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 223 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,167 Franc (R$ 387) | R$ 350 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,714 Franc (R$ 360) | R$ 265 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,698,400 Franc (R$ 131,372) | R$ 99,515 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 620 Franc (R$ 4.87) | R$ 7 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (R$ 177) | R$ 221 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 50 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (R$ 103) | R$ 243 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 4.60 | + 288% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 48 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 92 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 79) | R$ 54 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 157) | R$ 189 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,646 Franc (R$ 178) | R$ 188 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (R$ 45) | R$ 26 | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,590 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (R$ 3.93) | R$ 10 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,028 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (R$ 0.70) | R$ 1.36 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,048 Franc (R$ 229) | R$ 122 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Franc (R$ 5.51) | R$ 12 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 14% more expensive than in Brazil
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