Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to United States
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $21 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $12 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,500 Franc ($5.93) | $5.87 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,229 Franc ($2.08) | $1.10 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc ($2.37) | $5.49 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 542 Franc ($0.92) | $4.88 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc ($5.72) | $8 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc ($3.07) | $4.27 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc ($0.91) | $2.28 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc ($0.92) | $3.53 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $18 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc ($3.30) | $2.95 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $3.04 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc ($2,541) | $3,071 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc ($1,584) | $2,362 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc ($305) | $232 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc ($941) | $2,203 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc ($189) | $1,612 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc ($86) | $167 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,481 Franc ($38) | $61 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc ($395) | $248 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc ($156) | $156 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc ($78) | $57 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc ($52) | $51 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc ($71) | $107 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc ($116) | $141 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc ($24,015) | $30,886 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc ($1.17) | $0.94 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc ($38) | $85 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc ($2.93) | $9 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc ($8) | $25 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $172 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $10 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc ($4.52) | $5.27 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc ($16) | $7 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $5.04 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc ($3.84) | $2.37 | + 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32,718 Franc ($55) | $31 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc ($42) | $61 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc ($9) | $30 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc ($254) | $233 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,000 Franc ($68) | $106 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $15 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc ($5.34) | $5.94 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $8 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $456 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc ($0.15) | $0.96 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc ($119) | $72 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc ($1.27) | $11 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,257 prices entered by 1,876 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 34% cheaper than in United States
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