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Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 28 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 306% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.34 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.91 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 15 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.73 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (R$ 5.81) | R$ 3.27 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (R$ 5.02) | R$ 4.61 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 39 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (R$ 2.56) | R$ 3.20 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 133% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,332,460 Franc (R$ 8,757) | R$ 3,054 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 589,930 Franc (R$ 3,877) | R$ 1,902 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (R$ 754) | R$ 682 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 832,286 Franc (R$ 5,470) | R$ 2,128 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 348,958 Franc (R$ 2,293) | R$ 1,291 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (R$ 542) | R$ 404 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (R$ 270) | R$ 80 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (R$ 2,132) | R$ 1,732 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (R$ 691) | R$ 424 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (R$ 99) | R$ 20 | + 387% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 263) | R$ 207 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (R$ 246) | R$ 186 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (R$ 361) | R$ 334 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 164) | R$ 256 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,678 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 615 Franc (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.36 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (R$ 135) | R$ 204 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 50 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (R$ 109) | R$ 232 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.92 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.82 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 38 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (R$ 171) | R$ 98 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (R$ 76) | R$ 49 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 131) | R$ 177 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (R$ 293) | R$ 180 | + 63% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 24 | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,643 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (R$ 0.61) | R$ 1.16 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (R$ 343) | R$ 113 | + 203% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (R$ 5.46) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,259 prices entered by 2,147 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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