Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to China
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| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 119% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (188元) | 41元 | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc (150元) | 38元 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (44元) | 15元 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,229 Franc (15元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (18元) | 16元 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Franc (7元) | 10元 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (42元) | 50元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (23元) | 16元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (150元) | 89元 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (24元) | 8元 | + 202% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 13元 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (18,757元) | 11,256元 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (11,694元) | 5,248元 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (2,251元) | 450元 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (6,945元) | 6,564元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (1,394元) | 3,518元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (634元) | 296元 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,481 Franc (281元) | 100元 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (2,918元) | 1,460元 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (1,149元) | 553元 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (75元) | 43元 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (575元) | 418元 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (380元) | 302元 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (523元) | 553元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (858元) | 705元 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 21% 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 (177,245元) | 137,169元 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (281元) | 228元 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (22元) | 45元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (60元) | 59元 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (125元) | 114元 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (38元) | 67元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (33元) | 57元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (120元) | 25元 | + 380% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 6元 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (28元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32,718 Franc (409元) | 64元 | + 536% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Ivory Coast | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (313元) | 169元 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (69元) | 100元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (1,876元) | 1,179元 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (500元) | 320元 | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Franc (150元) | 81元 | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (39元) | 28元 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (6元) | 19元 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,680元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (1.12元) | 0.34元 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (875元) | 394元 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (9元) | 25元 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 758 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 57% more expensive than in China
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