Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (1,355 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,058 Franc (3,427 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,121 Franc (2,115 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,006 Franc (682 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (739 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,095 Franc (742 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (2,287 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,611 Franc (1,092 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 572 Franc (388 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (369 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,250 Franc (2,202 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (1,182 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 347 Franc (235 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (549,563 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 535,714 Franc (362,970 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (72,146 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 293,750 Franc (199,029 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (75,546 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (34,348 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 349% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,261 Franc (26,601 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (158,126 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (62,262 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (3,207 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (21,004 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,667 Franc (9,937 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,167 Franc (33,313 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,714 Franc (30,973 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,698,400 Franc (11,313,901 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 620 Franc (420 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (15,245 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 20% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (1,171 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (3,267 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (8,868 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (1,694 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (1,262 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,355 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (610 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (1,535 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (3,388 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (4,017 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (6,775 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (13,551 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,646 Franc (15,344 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (3,888 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 301% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,590 Franc (1,077 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (339 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (61 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,048 Franc (19,681 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Franc (474 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 317 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria
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