Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Japan
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (¥393) | ¥1,140 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,500 Franc (¥1,081) | ¥728 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,121 Franc (¥613) | ¥418 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,006 Franc (¥198) | ¥210 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (¥214) | ¥275 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,095 Franc (¥215) | ¥668 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (¥663) | ¥1,129 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,611 Franc (¥317) | ¥710 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 572 Franc (¥112) | ¥393 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (¥107) | ¥255 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,250 Franc (¥639) | ¥1,985 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (¥343) | ¥206 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 347 Franc (¥68) | ¥211 | - 68% | |
| 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 (¥159,416) | ¥217,328 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 535,714 Franc (¥105,290) | ¥126,162 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (¥20,928) | ¥16,068 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 293,750 Franc (¥57,734) | ¥132,665 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (¥21,914) | ¥70,782 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (¥9,963) | ¥9,982 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,261 Franc (¥7,716) | ¥4,119 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (¥45,869) | ¥42,816 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (¥18,061) | ¥15,187 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (¥930) | ¥663 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,759 | - | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (¥6,093) | ¥7,849 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,667 Franc (¥2,883) | ¥3,745 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,167 Franc (¥9,663) | ¥8,707 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,714 Franc (¥8,985) | ¥16,382 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,698,400 Franc (¥3,281,914) | ¥2,749,320 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 620 Franc (¥122) | ¥144 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (¥4,422) | ¥11,441 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (¥340) | ¥700 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (¥948) | ¥1,350 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (¥2,572) | ¥5,760 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥491) | ¥2,342 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (¥366) | ¥937 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥393) | ¥540 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (¥177) | ¥142 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (¥445) | ¥247 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥983) | ¥2,858 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (¥1,165) | ¥4,449 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (¥1,965) | ¥3,459 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,931) | ¥16,372 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,646 Franc (¥4,451) | ¥3,771 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (¥1,128) | ¥1,130 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,590 Franc (¥312) | ¥520 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (¥98) | ¥517 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥56,570 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (¥18) | ¥49 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,048 Franc (¥5,709) | ¥9,121 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Franc (¥138) | ¥554 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 648 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 33% cheaper than in Japan
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