Cost of Living in Ivory Coast
Summary of cost of living in Ivory Coast:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,015.4 (1,704,564.3 CFA), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $847.3 (478,967.7 CFA), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ivory Coast is, on average, 34.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ivory Coast is, on average, 37.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 1,750.00 CFA | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 40,662.50 CFA | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6,000.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 600.00 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1,150.00 CFA | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 425.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 430.00 CFA | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,215.83 CFA | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 213.29 CFA | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 310.14 CFA | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,338.80 CFA | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5,669.91 CFA | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,587.58 CFA | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,568.68 CFA | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1,043.26 CFA | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 287.28 CFA | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 560.94 CFA | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 593.56 CFA | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 501.54 CFA | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 480.05 CFA | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 447.50 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 480.56 CFA | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3,500.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 616.67 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 783.33 CFA | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 500.00 CFA | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 25,000.00 CFA | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,609.34 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 15,000.00 CFA | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 838.64 CFA | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 16,500,000.00 CFA | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 16,125,000.00 CFA | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 108,333.33 CFA | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 15,833.33 CFA | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 22,500.00 CFA | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 46,250.00 CFA | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 12,000.00 CFA | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5,000.00 CFA | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 211,666.67 CFA | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 2,697,684.81 CFA | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 53,750.00 CFA | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 21,400.00 CFA | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 44,166.67 CFA | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 81,250.00 CFA | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 395,481.48 CFA | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 202,125.00 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,570,000.00 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 612,666.67 CFA | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 120,772.95 CFA | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 36,417.69 CFA | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 126,794.98 CFA | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 15.75 | |
Prices in Ivory Coast
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Last update: 21 May 2026
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Last update: 21 May 2026
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