Cost of Living in Ivory Coast
Summary of cost of living in Ivory Coast:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,006.3 (1,704,466.3 CFA), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $844.7 (478,941.2 CFA), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Ivory Coast is, on average, 35.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Ivory Coast is, on average, 37.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $3.09 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $71.72 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.58 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $1.06 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.76 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $2.03 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $0.75 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.76 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $2.14 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.38 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.55 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $2.36 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $10.00 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.80 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $2.77 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.84 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.51 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.99 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.05 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.88 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.85 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $0.79 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.85 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $6.17 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.09 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.38 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $1.76 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.88 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $44.09 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.76 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.84 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $26.46 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.48 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $29,102.02 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $28,440.61 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $191.07 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $27.93 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $39.68 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $81.57 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $21.17 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $8.82 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $373.33 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $4,762.46 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $94.80 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $37.74 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $77.90 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $143.31 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $697.53 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $356.50 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,769.10 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,080.60 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $213.01 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $64.23 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $223.64 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 15.75 | |
Prices in Ivory Coast
This country had 252 entries in the past 12 months by 24 different contributors.
Last update: 21 May 2026
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Last update: 21 May 2026
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