Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Japan
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| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (¥2,458) | ¥1,510 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (¥1,112) | ¥777 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (¥754) | ¥442 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,316 Franc (¥285) | ¥210 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (¥248) | ¥332 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (¥164) | ¥626 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (¥731) | ¥855 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (¥392) | ¥1,035 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (¥116) | ¥461 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (¥118) | ¥271 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (¥2,599) | ¥1,299 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,900 Franc (¥411) | ¥205 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (¥217) | ¥227 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (¥175,647) | ¥218,917 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (¥202,504) | ¥128,457 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (¥38,979) | ¥27,749 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (¥120,275) | ¥187,909 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (¥24,145) | ¥76,748 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (¥10,978) | ¥19,268 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,795 Franc (¥4,720) | ¥4,419 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (¥50,539) | ¥43,152 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (¥19,900) | ¥17,240 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (¥1,299) | ¥1,196 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥3,024 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (¥9,959) | ¥6,406 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (¥6,589) | ¥3,885 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (¥9,061) | ¥8,497 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (¥14,856) | ¥10,842 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 49% 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 (¥3,069,418) | ¥3,145,430 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (¥149) | ¥167 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (¥4,872) | ¥13,986 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (¥374) | ¥2,137 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (¥1,044) | ¥1,967 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (¥5,414) | ¥4,294 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (¥650) | ¥677 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (¥578) | ¥635 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (¥2,079) | ¥529 | + 293% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (¥217) | ¥195 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (¥491) | ¥192 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥1,083) | ¥3,899 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (¥5,414) | ¥3,808 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,407 Franc (¥1,821) | ¥3,606 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (¥32,483) | ¥9,510 | + 242% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (¥10,100) | ¥6,842 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (¥1,200) | ¥1,086 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (¥682) | ¥566 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (¥108) | ¥564 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (¥19) | ¥56 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (¥9,578) | ¥12,147 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (¥162) | ¥600 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 866 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 20% cheaper than in Japan
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