- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,108 Franc (7,007 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (3,460 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (2,598 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (767 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (996 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,197 Franc (755 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,964 Franc (4,392 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (1,024 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (557 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (430 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,714 Franc (5,497 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (881 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (246 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,385,530 Franc (873,939 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 537,371 Franc (338,953 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 122,102 Franc (77,017 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 923,043 Franc (582,220 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 416,380 Franc (262,637 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (51,971 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,846 Franc (25,133 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (204,652 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (66,311 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (9,461 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 759% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (25,230 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (23,654 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 130% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (34,635 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (15,769 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 615 Franc (388 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,000 Franc (9,461 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (2,208 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (5,046 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (10,487 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (3,290 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (1,380 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,262 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (820 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (1,023 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (3,116 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (16,381 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (7,297 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (12,615 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (28,162 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (3,620 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (1,362 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (1,709 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 204% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (59 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (32,922 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (524 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,527 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria
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