Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 117% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 29 | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 25 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 7 | + 365% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 3.39 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 16 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.02 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.72 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 38 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,397 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (R$ 3.29) | R$ 3.38 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 194% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,332,460 Franc (R$ 11,264) | R$ 3,357 | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 589,930 Franc (R$ 4,987) | R$ 1,909 | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (R$ 970) | R$ 502 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 832,286 Franc (R$ 7,036) | R$ 1,971 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 348,958 Franc (R$ 2,950) | R$ 1,286 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (R$ 697) | R$ 297 | + 134% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (R$ 348) | R$ 79 | + 342% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 324,452 Franc (R$ 2,743) | R$ 1,517 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (R$ 889) | R$ 438 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 127) | R$ 25 | + 410% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 338) | R$ 212 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (R$ 317) | R$ 176 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (R$ 464) | R$ 306 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 211) | R$ 240 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,541 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.33 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (R$ 174) | R$ 209 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 18 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 39 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (R$ 141) | R$ 247 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,216 Franc (R$ 44) | R$ 16 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.38 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 3.67 | + 274% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 40 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (R$ 220) | R$ 100 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (R$ 98) | R$ 52 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 169) | R$ 235 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (R$ 377) | R$ 180 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 24 | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,003 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (R$ 0.79) | R$ 1.30 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (R$ 441) | R$ 114 | + 286% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,097 prices entered by 1,110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 79% more expensive than in Brazil
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