- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 3% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,108 Franc (¥2,156) | ¥1,054 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (¥1,065) | ¥698 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (¥800) | ¥436 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (¥236) | ¥205 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (¥306) | ¥285 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,197 Franc (¥232) | ¥777 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,964 Franc (¥1,352) | ¥910 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (¥315) | ¥697 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (¥171) | ¥414 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (¥132) | ¥265 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,714 Franc (¥1,691) | ¥1,538 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (¥271) | ¥203 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (¥76) | ¥198 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 29% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,385,530 Franc (¥268,929) | ¥231,808 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 537,371 Franc (¥104,303) | ¥125,591 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122,102 Franc (¥23,700) | ¥21,159 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 923,043 Franc (¥179,161) | ¥113,754 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 416,380 Franc (¥80,819) | ¥74,885 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (¥15,992) | ¥12,611 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,846 Franc (¥7,734) | ¥4,134 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (¥62,976) | ¥55,558 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (¥20,405) | ¥16,830 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (¥2,911) | ¥693 | + 320% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,764) | ¥6,829 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (¥7,279) | ¥4,215 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (¥10,658) | ¥8,321 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥4,852) | ¥13,972 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 615 Franc (¥119) | ¥145 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (¥2,911) | ¥11,257 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (¥679) | ¥1,278 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (¥1,553) | ¥1,016 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (¥3,227) | ¥3,622 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (¥1,012) | ¥630 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (¥425) | ¥707 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥388) | ¥455 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (¥252) | ¥137 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (¥315) | ¥217 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (¥959) | ¥2,939 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (¥5,041) | ¥4,035 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (¥2,245) | ¥3,358 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,882) | ¥12,964 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (¥8,666) | ¥7,899 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (¥1,114) | ¥880 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (¥419) | ¥491 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (¥526) | ¥560 | - 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (¥18) | ¥56 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (¥10,131) | ¥10,296 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (¥161) | ¥468 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,964 prices entered by 327 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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