Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (6,046 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (3,282 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (2,465 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (727 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (945 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (588 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (3,701 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (972 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (529 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (457 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (5,125 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,397 Franc (836 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (233 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,332,460 Franc (797,269 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 589,930 Franc (352,981 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (68,679 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 832,286 Franc (497,993 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 348,958 Franc (208,797 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (49,300 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (24,600 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 324,452 Franc (194,134 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (62,903 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (8,975 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 700% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (2,992 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (23,934 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 232% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (22,438 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (32,854 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (14,959 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (374 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (12,324 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (2,094 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (4,787 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (9,948 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,216 Franc (3,121 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (1,309 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,197 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (778 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (970 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (2,956 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (15,539 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (6,922 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (11,967 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (26,715 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (3,434 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (1,292 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (1,621 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (56 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (31,230 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (497 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,079 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 51% more expensive than in Nigeria
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