- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (119元) | 51元 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (65元) | 34元 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (48元) | 15元 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (19元) | 16元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (73元) | 58元 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (19元) | 13元 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (10元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (9元) | 5.63元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (101元) | 114元 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (16元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (4.58元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 94% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,332,460 Franc (15,671元) | 9,408元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 589,930 Franc (6,938元) | 4,307元 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (1,350元) | 439元 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 832,286 Franc (9,789元) | 5,706元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 348,958 Franc (4,104元) | 3,520元 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (969元) | 311元 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (484元) | 86元 | + 459% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (3,816元) | 2,153元 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (1,236元) | 681元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (176元) | 37元 | + 375% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (470元) | 553元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (441元) | 260元 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (646元) | 624元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (294元) | 694元 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 615 Franc (7元) | 7元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (242元) | 156元 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (41元) | 26元 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (94元) | 30元 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (196元) | 493元 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (61元) | 29元 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (26元) | 36元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 36元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (15元) | 9元 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (19元) | 14元 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (58元) | 59元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (305元) | 148元 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (136元) | 86元 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (235元) | 752元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (525元) | 367元 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (67元) | 59元 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (25元) | 34元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (32元) | 33元 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,239元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (1.09元) | 0.99元 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (614元) | 309元 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (10元) | 20元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,505 prices entered by 542 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 48% more expensive than in China
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