Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Mexico
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Food | + 13% | |||
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Food in Ivory Coast is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Ivory Coast | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 265 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 147 | - 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 67 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 26 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 45 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 26 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 85 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 48 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 32 | - 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 28 | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 258 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 34 | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Ivory Coast is 40% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Ivory Coast | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (Mex$ 23,012) | Mex$ 19,932 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (Mex$ 26,530) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 158% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,107) | Mex$ 1,049 | + 387% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (Mex$ 15,757) | Mex$ 12,600 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (Mex$ 3,163) | Mex$ 6,636 | - 52% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (Mex$ 1,438) | Mex$ 723 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,845 Franc (Mex$ 676) | Mex$ 401 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (Mex$ 6,621) | Mex$ 6,602 | + 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (Mex$ 2,607) | Mex$ 2,560 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 114 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 127 | - | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Ivory Coast is 15% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Ivory Coast | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (Mex$ 1,305) | Mex$ 970 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (Mex$ 863) | Mex$ 756 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (Mex$ 1,187) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (Mex$ 1,946) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 52% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Ivory Coast is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Ivory Coast | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (Mex$ 402,130) | Mex$ 385,663 | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 574 | + 11% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Ivory Coast | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 89 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 198 | - 31% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 598 | + 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 74 | + 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 60 | + 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 68 | + 299% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 36 | - 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 35 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 237 | - 40% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 33% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Ivory Coast | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 709) | Mex$ 357 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 156 | + 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,256) | Mex$ 723 | + 488% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (Mex$ 1,323) | Mex$ 765 | + 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 161 | - 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 79 | + 13% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 46 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (Mex$ 2.54) | Mex$ 2.24 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (Mex$ 1,255) | Mex$ 859 | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 78 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 22% more expensive than in Mexico
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