Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 44% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (117元) | 45元 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (63元) | 34元 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (48元) | 15元 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (72元) | 59元 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (19元) | 15元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (10元) | 6.00元 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (9元) | 5.17元 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (99元) | 112元 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,397 Franc (16元) | 8元 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (4.51元) | 14元 | - 68% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 96% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,332,460 Franc (15,413元) | 9,398元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 589,930 Franc (6,824元) | 4,943元 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (1,328元) | 431元 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 832,286 Franc (9,627元) | 5,740元 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 348,958 Franc (4,037元) | 3,007元 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (953元) | 285元 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (476元) | 96元 | + 396% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 324,452 Franc (3,753元) | 2,464元 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (1,216元) | 561元 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (174元) | 38元 | + 354% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 47元 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (463元) | 481元 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (434元) | 250元 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (635元) | 647元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (289元) | 620元 | - 53% | |
| 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 | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (7元) | 7元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (238元) | 149元 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (40元) | 37元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (93元) | 45元 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (192元) | 347元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,216 Franc (60元) | 62元 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (25元) | 47元 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 31元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (15元) | 8元 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (19元) | 12元 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (57元) | 71元 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (300元) | 177元 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (134元) | 100元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (231元) | 1,029元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (516元) | 395元 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (66元) | 68元 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (31元) | 31元 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,256元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (1.07元) | 0.31元 | + 247% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (604元) | 335元 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (10元) | 22元 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,025 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 46% more expensive than in China
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