Cost of Living in Ivory Coast
Summary of cost of living in Ivory Coast:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,002.9$ (1,699,028.4CFA), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 851.6$ (481,828.2CFA), 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, 53.0% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2,000.00 CFA | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 40,000.00 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) | 1,125.00 CFA | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 450.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 475.00 CFA | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,308.33 CFA | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 265.68 CFA | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 284.63 CFA | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,250.92 CFA | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5,329.72 CFA | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,749.57 CFA | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,668.57 CFA | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 978.46 CFA | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 270.86 CFA | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 549.60 CFA | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 528.76 CFA | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 436.02 CFA | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 463.31 CFA | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 410.71 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 500.00 CFA | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5,000.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 633.33 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 780.00 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) | 27,500.00 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) | 875.00 CFA | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 15,750,000.00 CFA | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 16,200,000.00 CFA | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 101,666.67 CFA | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 12,500.00 CFA | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 23,181.82 CFA | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 40,000.00 CFA | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 14,166.67 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 | 165,000.00 CFA | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,830,142.86 CFA | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 44,166.67 CFA | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 22,000.00 CFA | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 50,000.00 CFA | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 85,000.00 CFA | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 248,148.15 CFA | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 185,714.29 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,200,000.00 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 598,750.00 CFA | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 127,740.62 CFA | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 75,483.09 CFA | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 112,500.00 CFA | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 15.33 |
Prices in Ivory Coast
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Last update: 13 October 2025
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Last update: 13 October 2025
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