Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Japan
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 58% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (¥3,706) | ¥1,027 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc (¥2,965) | ¥808 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (¥865) | ¥613 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,229 Franc (¥304) | ¥220 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (¥346) | ¥323 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Franc (¥134) | ¥613 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (¥834) | ¥1,107 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (¥448) | ¥766 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (¥132) | ¥468 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (¥135) | ¥304 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (¥2,965) | ¥1,290 | + 130% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (¥481) | ¥218 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (¥247) | ¥191 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 0% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (¥370,629) | ¥365,082 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (¥231,057) | ¥197,136 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (¥44,475) | ¥19,132 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (¥137,234) | ¥174,888 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (¥27,550) | ¥112,259 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (¥12,526) | ¥12,528 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,481 Franc (¥5,555) | ¥4,254 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (¥57,665) | ¥74,559 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (¥22,705) | ¥25,414 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,483) | ¥1,338 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (¥11,363) | ¥8,708 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (¥7,518) | ¥5,103 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (¥10,339) | ¥9,892 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (¥16,951) | ¥12,189 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (¥3,502,217) | ¥3,079,890 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (¥170) | ¥170 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (¥5,559) | ¥9,221 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (¥427) | ¥2,133 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (¥1,192) | ¥2,551 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,471) | ¥6,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (¥741) | ¥1,337 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (¥659) | ¥930 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (¥2,372) | ¥622 | + 281% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥247) | ¥224 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (¥560) | ¥188 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33,879 Franc (¥8,371) | ¥4,604 | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (¥6,177) | ¥4,908 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (¥1,368) | ¥3,873 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (¥37,063) | ¥7,212 | + 414% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (¥9,883) | ¥8,269 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Franc (¥2,965) | ¥1,244 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (¥778) | ¥547 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (¥124) | ¥674 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (¥22) | ¥52 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (¥17,296) | ¥9,530 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (¥185) | ¥600 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 483 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 4% more expensive than in Japan
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