- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 93% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,108 Franc (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 120 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 95 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 67 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 31 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,197 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 20 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,964 Franc (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 62 | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 38 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,714 Franc (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 223 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 144% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,385,530 Franc (Mex$ 47,933) | Mex$ 19,574 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 537,371 Franc (Mex$ 18,591) | Mex$ 10,212 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122,102 Franc (Mex$ 4,224) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 923,043 Franc (Mex$ 31,933) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 416,380 Franc (Mex$ 14,405) | Mex$ 6,753 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (Mex$ 2,850) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,846 Franc (Mex$ 1,378) | Mex$ 381 | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (Mex$ 11,225) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (Mex$ 3,637) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 105 | + 393% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 69% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,384) | Mex$ 811 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (Mex$ 1,297) | Mex$ 667 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (Mex$ 1,900) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 865) | Mex$ 1,283 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 6% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 313,588 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 615 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 519) | Mex$ 464 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 47% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 75 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 189 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 548 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 70 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 48 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 30 | + 90% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 124 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 77% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 378 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 136 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 1,204 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (Mex$ 1,545) | Mex$ 742 | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 103 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 54 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 44 | + 113% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (Mex$ 3.21) | Mex$ 2.28 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (Mex$ 1,806) | Mex$ 724 | + 149% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 52 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,387 prices entered by 1,185 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 81% more expensive than in Mexico
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