Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Russia
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| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 114% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,105 Franc (руб 1,201) | руб 407 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,486 Franc (руб 652) | руб 265 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,119 Franc (руб 490) | руб 147 | + 233% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,216 Franc (руб 145) | руб 67 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,579 Franc (руб 188) | руб 88 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 983 Franc (руб 117) | руб 147 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,185 Franc (руб 735) | руб 324 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,624 Franc (руб 193) | руб 98 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 883 Franc (руб 105) | руб 34 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 764 Franc (руб 91) | руб 64 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,566 Franc (руб 1,018) | руб 591 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,397 Franc (руб 166) | руб 102 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 389 Franc (руб 46) | руб 32 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 145% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 145% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,332,460 Franc (руб 158,412) | руб 71,169 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 589,930 Franc (руб 70,135) | руб 39,385 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 114,782 Franc (руб 13,646) | руб 6,163 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 832,286 Franc (руб 98,948) | руб 40,928 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 348,958 Franc (руб 41,487) | руб 24,350 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 82,394 Franc (руб 9,796) | руб 4,247 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,114 Franc (руб 4,888) | руб 417 | + 1072% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 324,452 Franc (руб 38,573) | руб 26,540 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 105,129 Franc (руб 12,498) | руб 6,255 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,783) | руб 462 | + 286% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 628 | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 30% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (руб 4,755) | руб 5,495 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 37,500 Franc (руб 4,458) | руб 2,544 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 54,909 Franc (руб 6,528) | руб 5,941 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,972) | руб 6,606 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,358,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 625 Franc (руб 74) | руб 46 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 20,597 Franc (руб 2,449) | руб 1,874 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 Franc (руб 416) | руб 449 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 Franc (руб 951) | руб 578 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 16,627 Franc (руб 1,977) | руб 1,374 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,216 Franc (руб 620) | руб 313 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,188 Franc (руб 260) | руб 167 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 238) | руб 227 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,300 Franc (руб 155) | руб 82 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,622 Franc (руб 193) | руб 99 | + 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,940 Franc (руб 587) | руб 570 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,970 Franc (руб 3,087) | руб 1,511 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 11,568 Franc (руб 1,375) | руб 597 | + 130% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,378) | руб 5,681 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 44,648 Franc (руб 5,308) | руб 3,689 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,739 Franc (руб 682) | руб 394 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,160 Franc (руб 257) | руб 200 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,710 Franc (руб 322) | руб 215 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 31,375 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 93 Franc (руб 11) | руб 2.24 | + 394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 52,194 Franc (руб 6,205) | руб 3,654 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 831 Franc (руб 99) | руб 155 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,774 prices entered by 489 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 79% more expensive than in Russia
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