Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Japan
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (¥1,847) | ¥1,030 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (¥1,003) | ¥723 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (¥753) | ¥464 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (¥222) | ¥214 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (¥289) | ¥284 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (¥180) | ¥501 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (¥1,131) | ¥1,191 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (¥297) | ¥734 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (¥161) | ¥385 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (¥140) | ¥257 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (¥1,566) | ¥1,788 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,397 Franc (¥255) | ¥217 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (¥71) | ¥244 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,332,460 Franc (¥243,565) | ¥229,251 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 589,930 Franc (¥107,835) | ¥119,039 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (¥20,981) | ¥14,600 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 832,286 Franc (¥152,137) | ¥136,696 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 348,958 Franc (¥63,787) | ¥114,972 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (¥15,061) | ¥10,415 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (¥7,515) | ¥3,500 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 324,452 Franc (¥59,308) | ¥40,095 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (¥19,217) | ¥10,420 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (¥2,742) | ¥803 | + 242% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (¥914) | ¥1,906 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,312) | ¥5,921 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (¥6,855) | ¥4,587 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (¥10,037) | ¥8,447 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥4,570) | ¥12,915 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (¥114) | ¥143 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (¥3,765) | ¥9,719 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (¥640) | ¥1,375 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (¥1,462) | ¥807 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (¥3,039) | ¥8,290 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,216 Franc (¥953) | ¥543 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (¥400) | ¥696 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥366) | ¥558 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (¥238) | ¥186 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (¥296) | ¥229 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (¥903) | ¥2,634 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (¥4,747) | ¥3,927 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (¥2,115) | ¥3,170 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,656) | ¥10,399 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (¥8,161) | ¥7,477 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (¥1,049) | ¥1,286 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (¥395) | ¥495 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (¥495) | ¥522 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,253 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (¥17) | ¥26 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (¥9,541) | ¥8,663 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (¥152) | ¥480 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,262 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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