- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,108 Franc (R$ 75) | R$ 29 | + 163% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (R$ 37) | R$ 26 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 329% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,197 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.78 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,964 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 15 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (R$ 5.99) | R$ 3.27 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (R$ 4.62) | R$ 4.56 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,714 Franc (R$ 59) | R$ 40 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (R$ 2.64) | R$ 3.25 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 141% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,385,530 Franc (R$ 9,399) | R$ 3,159 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 537,371 Franc (R$ 3,645) | R$ 1,945 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122,102 Franc (R$ 828) | R$ 577 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 923,043 Franc (R$ 6,261) | R$ 2,160 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 416,380 Franc (R$ 2,824) | R$ 1,362 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (R$ 559) | R$ 408 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,846 Franc (R$ 270) | R$ 83 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (R$ 2,201) | R$ 1,727 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (R$ 713) | R$ 424 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 102) | R$ 21 | + 382% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 271) | R$ 207 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (R$ 254) | R$ 181 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (R$ 372) | R$ 332 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 170) | R$ 256 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,110 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 615 Franc (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.33 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (R$ 102) | R$ 203 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 54) | R$ 46 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (R$ 113) | R$ 235 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 4.08 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 39 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (R$ 176) | R$ 97 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (R$ 78) | R$ 51 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 136) | R$ 179 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (R$ 303) | R$ 178 | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 23 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,720 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.15 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (R$ 354) | R$ 116 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (R$ 5.64) | R$ 10 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,510 prices entered by 2,460 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 51% more expensive than in Brazil
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