Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to China
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| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (132元) | 46元 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (59元) | 40元 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (40元) | 16元 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (14元) | 18元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (13元) | 19元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (9元) | 11元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (39元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (21元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (6元) | 6元 | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (6元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (139元) | 118元 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (23元) | 8元 | + 167% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is about the same as in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (9,397元) | 15,059元 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (10,834元) | 9,006元 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (2,085元) | 421元 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (6,435元) | 7,547元 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (1,292元) | 4,347元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (587元) | 262元 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,845 Franc (276元) | 115元 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (2,704元) | 1,143元 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (1,065元) | 589元 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (70元) | 39元 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (533元) | 529元 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (352元) | 248元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (485元) | 626元 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (795元) | 828元 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (164,215元) | 161,247元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (8元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (261元) | 204元 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (20元) | 39元 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (56元) | 27元 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (290元) | 391元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 53元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (31元) | 33元 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (111元) | 34元 | + 223% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 13元 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (26元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 74元 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (290元) | 265元 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (64元) | 110元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (1,738元) | 1,294元 | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (540元) | 348元 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (64元) | 79元 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (36元) | 29元 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (5.79元) | 18元 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (1.04元) | 0.20元 | + 419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (512元) | 410元 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (9元) | 24元 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,404 prices entered by 143 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 15% more expensive than in China
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