- Cost of Living
- Ivory Coast
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 60% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (6,388 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (3,468 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (2,604 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (769 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (998 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (621 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (3,910 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (1,027 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (558 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (483 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (5,415 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,397 Franc (883 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (246 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 137% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,332,460 Franc (842,375 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 589,930 Franc (372,951 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (72,565 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 832,286 Franc (526,167 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 348,958 Franc (220,610 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (52,089 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (25,992 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 324,452 Franc (205,117 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (66,462 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (9,483 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 730% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (25,288 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (23,707 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (34,713 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (15,805 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 19% 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 (389 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (13,021 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 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 (2,213 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (5,058 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (10,511 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,216 Franc (3,298 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (1,383 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,264 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (822 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (1,025 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (3,123 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (16,418 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (7,313 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (12,644 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (28,226 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (3,628 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (1,365 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (1,713 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 198% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (59 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (32,997 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (526 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,492 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria
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