- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,037 Franc (110元) | 53元 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (66元) | 33元 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (50元) | 15元 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (15元) | 16元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (19元) | 16元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,197 Franc (15元) | 8元 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,964 Franc (84元) | 63元 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (20元) | 13元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (11元) | 7元 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (8元) | 5.64元 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,714 Franc (106元) | 114元 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (17元) | 8元 | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (4.72元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,196,320 Franc (14,497元) | 9,740元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 532,113 Franc (6,448元) | 4,478元 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 146,639 Franc (1,777元) | 425元 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 747,531 Franc (9,059元) | 5,603元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 436,329 Franc (5,287元) | 3,523元 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 98,108 Franc (1,189元) | 305元 | + 290% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,846 Franc (483元) | 88元 | + 451% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (3,932元) | 2,242元 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (1,274元) | 678元 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (182元) | 40元 | + 350% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (485元) | 554元 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (454元) | 280元 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (665元) | 614元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (303元) | 672元 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 145,359元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 595 Franc (7元) | 7元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (182元) | 155元 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (42元) | 26元 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (97元) | 32元 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (201元) | 425元 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (63元) | 30元 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (27元) | 37元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 38元 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (16元) | 10元 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (20元) | 14元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (60元) | 59元 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,890 Franc (314元) | 159元 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,594 Franc (140元) | 86元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (242元) | 723元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,846 Franc (556元) | 375元 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,639 Franc (68元) | 60元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 34元 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (33元) | 34元 | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,299元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (1.13元) | 1.08元 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50,136 Franc (608元) | 300元 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (10元) | 20元 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,272 prices entered by 556 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 45% more expensive than in China
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