Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,500 Franc (2,462 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (3,518 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,741 Franc (1,225 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (704 ₦) | 752 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (768 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,278 Franc (2,306 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,000 Franc (3,518 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,225 Franc (862 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 646 Franc (454 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 728 Franc (512 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (4,221 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (1,228 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 302% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 336 Franc (236 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 935,010 Franc (657,832 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 326,572 Franc (229,762 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (74,915 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 701,220 Franc (493,348 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 437,799 Franc (308,016 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (35,666 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,000 Franc (7,036 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (164,197 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (64,652 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (3,330 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (10,553 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (21,107 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 35,210 Franc (24,772 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 35,000 Franc (24,624 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,352,400 Franc (11,504,838 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 605 Franc (425 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 19,000 Franc (13,368 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (1,216 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (3,393 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (9,209 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,759 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (1,310 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,407 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (633 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (1,594 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (3,518 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (4,172 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,531 Franc (4,595 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (14,071 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,457 Franc (31,982 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (4,038 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (2,111 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (352 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 Franc (18 ₦) | 33 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55,000 Franc (38,696 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Franc (492 ₦) | 541 ₦ | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 812 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria
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