Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,000 Franc (₨609) | ₨460 | + 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,500 Franc (₨1,674) | ₨730 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,121 Franc (₨950) | ₨234 | + 306% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,006 Franc (₨306) | ₨123 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,091 Franc (₨332) | ₨168 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,095 Franc (₨333) | ₨85 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (₨1,027) | ₨648 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,611 Franc (₨490) | ₨157 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 572 Franc (₨174) | ₨47 | + 269% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (₨166) | ₨223 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,250 Franc (₨989) | ₨1,889 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,745 Franc (₨531) | ₨144 | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 347 Franc (₨106) | ₨72 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 166% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (₨246,851) | ₨54,405 | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 535,714 Franc (₨163,037) | ₨36,675 | + 345% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 106,481 Franc (₨32,406) | ₨12,437 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 293,750 Franc (₨89,399) | ₨50,399 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (₨33,934) | ₨46,759 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (₨15,428) | ₨13,558 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,261 Franc (₨11,949) | ₨2,491 | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (₨71,026) | ₨47,868 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (₨27,966) | ₨17,360 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,734 Franc (₨1,441) | ₨826 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨654 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 31,000 Franc (₨9,434) | ₨3,317 | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 14,667 Franc (₨4,464) | ₨5,876 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,167 Franc (₨14,963) | ₨13,241 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 45,714 Franc (₨13,913) | ₨8,069 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 110% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,698,400 Franc (₨5,081,934) | ₨1,996,870 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 620 Franc (₨189) | ₨135 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (₨6,848) | ₨2,592 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (₨526) | ₨440 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (₨1,468) | ₨356 | + 312% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 13,089 Franc (₨3,983) | ₨1,396 | + 185% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,500 Franc (₨761) | ₨1,267 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,862 Franc (₨567) | ₨764 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨609) | ₨455 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 900 Franc (₨274) | ₨250 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (₨690) | ₨124 | + 458% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨1,522) | ₨528 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 63% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (₨1,805) | ₨1,488 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨3,043) | ₨1,150 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (₨6,087) | ₨2,411 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,646 Franc (₨6,892) | ₨3,400 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (₨1,746) | ₨720 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,590 Franc (₨484) | ₨426 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (₨152) | ₨499 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨68,038 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (₨27) | ₨4.57 | + 497% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,048 Franc (₨8,840) | ₨3,574 | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 700 Franc (₨213) | ₨252 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,049 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan
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