Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 54元 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 36元 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,741 Franc (21元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 14元 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (13元) | 14元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,278 Franc (39元) | 9元 | + 358% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 56元 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,225 Franc (15元) | 12元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 646 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 728 Franc (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (72元) | 108元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (21元) | 9元 | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 336 Franc (4.01元) | 10元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 935,010 Franc (11,148元) | 7,480元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 326,572 Franc (3,894元) | 4,546元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (1,270元) | 406元 | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 701,220 Franc (8,360元) | 6,893元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 437,799 Franc (5,220元) | 3,954元 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (604元) | 261元 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 84元 | + 42% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (2,783元) | 2,223元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (1,096元) | 622元 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (56元) | 47元 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 44元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (179元) | 381元 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (358元) | 227元 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,210 Franc (420元) | 581元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (417元) | 513元 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,352,400 Franc (194,964元) | 160,747元 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 605 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,000 Franc (227元) | 177元 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (21元) | 29元 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (57元) | 35元 | + 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (156元) | 441元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (30元) | 31元 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (22元) | 38元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 33元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (27元) | 11元 | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 84元 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (71元) | 201元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,531 Franc (78元) | 94元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (238元) | 978元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,457 Franc (542元) | 413元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (68元) | 70元 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 34元 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (5.96元) | 31元 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Franc (0.30元) | 0.55元 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55,000 Franc (656元) | 419元 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Franc (8元) | 22元 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,013 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 16% more expensive than in China
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