Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ivory Coast | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (₨1,535) | ₨375 | + 309% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (₨694) | ₨318 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (₨471) | ₨166 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (₨167) | ₨58 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (₨155) | ₨90 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (₨102) | ₨39 | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (₨456) | ₨238 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (₨245) | ₨154 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (₨72) | ₨31 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (₨74) | ₨170 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (₨1,623) | ₨771 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (₨263) | ₨89 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨38 | + 260% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ivory Coast | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (₨109,695) | ₨40,749 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (₨126,467) | ₨24,407 | + 418% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (₨24,343) | ₨5,174 | + 370% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (₨75,114) | ₨24,775 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (₨15,079) | ₨15,144 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (₨6,856) | ₨5,976 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,845 Franc (₨3,225) | ₨665 | + 385% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (₨31,563) | ₨30,250 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (₨12,428) | ₨11,999 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (₨811) | ₨535 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨428 | - | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ivory Coast | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (₨6,220) | ₨2,524 | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (₨4,115) | ₨2,729 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (₨5,659) | ₨4,298 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (₨9,278) | ₨3,255 | + 185% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ivory Coast | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (₨1,916,911) | ₨1,331,740 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (₨93) | ₨105 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (₨3,043) | ₨1,081 | + 181% | |
| Personal Care | + 118% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 118% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ivory Coast | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (₨234) | ₨141 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (₨652) | ₨276 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,381) | ₨905 | + 274% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (₨406) | ₨396 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (₨361) | ₨223 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (₨1,298) | ₨281 | + 362% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨135) | ₨167 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (₨306) | ₨98 | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨676) | ₨306 | + 121% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Ivory Coast | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (₨3,381) | ₨1,449 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (₨749) | ₨600 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (₨20,286) | ₨1,479 | + 1271% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (₨6,307) | ₨1,867 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (₨750) | ₨756 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (₨426) | ₨220 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨182 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨51,617 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (₨12) | ₨1.39 | + 769% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (₨5,982) | ₨1,612 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (₨101) | ₨271 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,857 prices entered by 1,235 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 112% more expensive than in India
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