Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Pakistan
Currency:
Food | + 210% | |||
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Food in Ivory Coast is 210% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc (₨6,684) | ₨831 | + 705% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc (₨5,347) | ₨1,067 | + 401% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc (₨1,559) | ₨486 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,229 Franc (₨548) | ₨226 | + 143% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,751 Franc (₨780) | ₨323 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Franc (₨241) | ₨171 | + 41% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (₨1,504) | ₨945 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (₨807) | ₨292 | + 176% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (₨238) | ₨97 | + 146% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (₨243) | ₨630 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (₨5,347) | ₨2,705 | + 98% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc (₨867) | ₨253 | + 242% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (₨446) | ₨150 | + 198% | |
Housing | + 231% | |||
Housing in Ivory Coast is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨668,352) | ₨114,506 | + 484% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (₨416,664) | ₨72,564 | + 474% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (₨80,202) | ₨24,768 | + 224% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (₨247,473) | ₨81,992 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (₨49,681) | ₨49,088 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (₨22,588) | ₨20,612 | + 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,481 Franc (₨10,017) | ₨2,457 | + 308% | |
40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (₨103,987) | ₨66,138 | + 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (₨40,945) | ₨30,635 | + 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (₨2,673) | ₨1,176 | + 127% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,814 | - | |
Clothes | + 103% | |||
Clothes in Ivory Coast is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (₨20,491) | ₨3,685 | + 456% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (₨13,556) | ₨9,758 | + 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (₨18,645) | ₨12,486 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (₨30,568) | ₨12,018 | + 154% | |
Transportation | + 99% | |||
Transportation in Ivory Coast is 99% 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 (₨6,315,522) | ₨3,213,340 | + 97% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (₨307) | ₨272 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (₨10,025) | ₨3,201 | + 213% | |
Personal Care | + 224% | |||
Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 224% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (₨770) | ₨219 | + 252% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (₨2,149) | ₨697 | + 208% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,456) | ₨3,678 | + 21% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,337) | ₨812 | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (₨1,189) | ₨591 | + 101% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (₨4,277) | ₨560 | + 664% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (₨446) | ₨409 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (₨1,010) | ₨244 | + 313% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33,879 Franc (₨15,095) | ₨629 | + 2299% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
Ivory Coast | Pakistan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (₨11,139) | ₨3,554 | + 213% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc (₨2,468) | ₨1,815 | + 36% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (₨66,835) | ₨6,844 | + 876% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc (₨17,823) | ₨7,013 | + 154% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Franc (₨5,347) | ₨2,877 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (₨1,404) | ₨562 | + 150% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (₨223) | ₨1,033 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (₨40) | ₨255 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (₨31,190) | ₨4,456 | + 600% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (₨334) | ₨574 | - 42% | |
TOTAL | + 103% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan
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