Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 244% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 244% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (₨5,144) | ₨723 | + 611% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (₨2,326) | ₨814 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (₨1,579) | ₨286 | + 452% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,316 Franc (₨596) | ₨152 | + 293% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (₨519) | ₨248 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (₨342) | ₨135 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (₨1,529) | ₨942 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (₨821) | ₨239 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (₨242) | ₨81 | + 199% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (₨247) | ₨537 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (₨5,438) | ₨2,196 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,900 Franc (₨861) | ₨196 | + 339% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (₨453) | ₨91 | + 397% | |
| Housing | + 173% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 173% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (₨367,563) | ₨108,114 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (₨423,764) | ₨59,217 | + 616% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (₨81,569) | ₨29,806 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (₨251,690) | ₨75,150 | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (₨50,527) | ₨49,593 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (₨22,973) | ₨25,724 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,795 Franc (₨9,877) | ₨2,326 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (₨105,759) | ₨56,359 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (₨41,642) | ₨26,964 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (₨2,719) | ₨1,379 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,763 | - | |
| Clothes | + 186% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 186% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (₨20,840) | ₨3,311 | + 529% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (₨13,787) | ₨5,017 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (₨18,962) | ₨9,965 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (₨31,089) | ₨15,708 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 73% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (₨6,423,131) | ₨3,245,060 | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (₨312) | ₨231 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (₨10,196) | ₨5,123 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 137% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 137% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (₨783) | ₨749 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (₨2,185) | ₨1,242 | + 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (₨11,329) | ₨2,032 | + 458% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,359) | ₨673 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (₨1,209) | ₨743 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (₨4,350) | ₨796 | + 446% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨453) | ₨400 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (₨1,027) | ₨260 | + 294% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨2,266) | ₨1,148 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 89% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (₨11,329) | ₨9,721 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,407 Franc (₨3,810) | ₨1,757 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (₨67,974) | ₨2,863 | + 2275% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (₨21,134) | ₨10,233 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (₨2,512) | ₨3,759 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (₨1,428) | ₨638 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (₨227) | ₨510 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨79,985 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (₨41) | ₨3.23 | + 1156% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (₨20,044) | ₨4,354 | + 360% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (₨340) | ₨288 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 138% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,517 prices entered by 367 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan
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