Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Franc (¥669) | ¥954 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (¥956) | ¥699 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,741 Franc (¥333) | ¥444 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (¥191) | ¥200 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (¥209) | ¥253 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,278 Franc (¥627) | ¥622 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (¥956) | ¥903 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,225 Franc (¥234) | ¥771 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 646 Franc (¥123) | ¥384 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 728 Franc (¥139) | ¥306 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (¥1,147) | ¥1,331 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (¥334) | ¥199 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 336 Franc (¥64) | ¥226 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 935,010 Franc (¥178,739) | ¥268,095 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 326,572 Franc (¥62,428) | ¥150,794 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (¥20,355) | ¥23,880 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 701,220 Franc (¥134,047) | ¥140,127 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 437,799 Franc (¥83,691) | ¥77,433 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (¥9,691) | ¥12,855 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,912) | ¥4,197 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (¥44,614) | ¥63,991 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (¥17,567) | ¥10,809 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (¥905) | ¥901 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,418 | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (¥2,867) | ¥6,941 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (¥5,735) | ¥4,416 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,210 Franc (¥6,731) | ¥8,088 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (¥6,691) | ¥12,131 | - 45% | |
| 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 | 15,573,900 Franc (¥2,977,149) | ¥2,676,280 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (¥115) | ¥136 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,000 Franc (¥3,632) | ¥10,384 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (¥330) | ¥1,225 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (¥922) | ¥1,626 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (¥2,502) | ¥6,148 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (¥478) | ¥812 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (¥356) | ¥655 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥382) | ¥501 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (¥172) | ¥170 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (¥433) | ¥229 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥956) | ¥2,983 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Franc (¥956) | ¥3,633 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,531 Franc (¥1,249) | ¥3,657 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,823) | ¥12,969 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Franc (¥9,558) | ¥6,422 | + 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (¥1,097) | ¥1,122 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (¥413) | ¥445 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (¥518) | ¥556 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Franc (¥5) | ¥40 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55,000 Franc (¥10,514) | ¥9,497 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (¥159) | ¥525 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 946 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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