Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to United States
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc ($18) | $20 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc ($8) | $10 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc ($5.61) | $5.75 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc ($1.99) | $1.09 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc ($1.85) | $4.93 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc ($1.22) | $4.65 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc ($5.44) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc ($2.92) | $4.51 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc ($0.86) | $2.36 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc ($0.88) | $3.26 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc ($19) | $16 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,946 Franc ($3.14) | $2.91 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc ($1.61) | $2.83 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc ($1,307) | $2,962 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc ($1,507) | $2,269 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc ($290) | $224 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc ($895) | $1,996 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc ($180) | $1,511 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc ($82) | $150 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 23,845 Franc ($38) | $64 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc ($376) | $294 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc ($148) | $141 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $14 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| 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 ($74) | $56 | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc ($49) | $48 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc ($67) | $95 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc ($111) | $126 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 42% 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 ($22,843) | $27,752 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc ($1.11) | $1.03 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc ($36) | $83 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 43% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc ($2.78) | $9 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc ($8) | $24 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc ($40) | $151 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc ($4.83) | $9 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc ($4.30) | $4.89 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc ($15) | $7 | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.61) | $4.89 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc ($3.65) | $2.20 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $29 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Ivory Coast | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc ($40) | $57 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,538 Franc ($9) | $29 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc ($242) | $234 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc ($75) | $92 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc ($5.08) | $5.40 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc ($0.81) | $7 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $558 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc ($0.14) | $0.20 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc ($71) | $61 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc ($1.21) | $10 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 21,911 prices entered by 2,761 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 37% cheaper than in United States
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