Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (8,576 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (3,878 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (2,632 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (933 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (865 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (571 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (2,550 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (1,369 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (404 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (411 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (9,066 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (1,470 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (755 ₦) | 615 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (612,781 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (706,476 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (135,987 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (419,604 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (84,236 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (38,299 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,845 Franc (18,014 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (176,315 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (69,424 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (4,533 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (34,744 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (22,985 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (31,613 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (51,829 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (10,708,297 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (520 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (16,998 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (1,305 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 241% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (3,643 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (18,887 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (2,266 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (2,016 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (7,253 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 337% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (755 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (1,712 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (3,777 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (18,887 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (4,184 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (113,323 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 1184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (35,234 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (4,188 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (2,380 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (378 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (68 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (33,416 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (567 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 398 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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