Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (R$ 143) | R$ 39 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 38 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 12 | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,229 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.58 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Franc (R$ 5.17) | R$ 8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (R$ 5.11) | R$ 7 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (R$ 5.20) | R$ 6 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 50 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 116% 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$ 14,329) | R$ 4,057 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (R$ 8,933) | R$ 2,745 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (R$ 1,719) | R$ 722 | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (R$ 5,306) | R$ 3,020 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (R$ 1,065) | R$ 1,975 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (R$ 484) | R$ 529 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,481 Franc (R$ 215) | R$ 91 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (R$ 2,229) | R$ 1,793 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (R$ 878) | R$ 650 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (R$ 57) | R$ 31 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (R$ 439) | R$ 287 | + 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (R$ 291) | R$ 279 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (R$ 400) | R$ 408 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (R$ 655) | R$ 316 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 4% 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$ 135,398) | R$ 117,661 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (R$ 215) | R$ 248 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 64% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 21 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 51 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 288 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 24 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 14 | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (R$ 92) | R$ 21 | + 336% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (R$ 22) | R$ 5.67 | + 282% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32,718 Franc (R$ 313) | R$ 60 | + 422% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (R$ 239) | R$ 115 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 60 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,433) | R$ 237 | + 506% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (R$ 382) | R$ 239 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Franc (R$ 115) | R$ 32 | + 253% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 16 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (R$ 4.78) | R$ 12 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (R$ 0.86) | R$ 1.47 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (R$ 669) | R$ 140 | + 377% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,950 prices entered by 1,414 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 62% more expensive than in Brazil
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