Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Argentina
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 22% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,101 Franc (ARS $1,567) | ARS $3,458 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,984 Franc (ARS $1,224) | ARS $1,711 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,201 Franc (ARS $984) | ARS $602 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,104 Franc (ARS $339) | ARS $224 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (ARS $352) | ARS $431 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (ARS $232) | ARS $376 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (ARS $1,037) | ARS $789 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (ARS $557) | ARS $458 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (ARS $164) | ARS $242 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (ARS $167) | ARS $288 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,250 Franc (ARS $999) | ARS $1,230 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,900 Franc (ARS $584) | ARS $423 | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 347 Franc (ARS $107) | ARS $151 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 87% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (ARS $249,208) | ARS $143,999 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 568,941 Franc (ARS $174,803) | ARS $78,449 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (ARS $55,304) | ARS $9,392 | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (ARS $170,646) | ARS $97,570 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (ARS $34,258) | ARS $48,774 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (ARS $15,575) | ARS $8,693 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,427 Franc (ARS $9,041) | ARS $3,008 | + 201% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (ARS $71,705) | ARS $85,263 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (ARS $28,234) | ARS $41,322 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (ARS $1,843) | ARS $1,191 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $709 | - | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 29% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Argentina | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (ARS $14,130) | ARS $17,063 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 27,761 Franc (ARS $8,529) | ARS $11,990 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (ARS $12,856) | ARS $29,699 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (ARS $21,078) | ARS $25,428 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 30% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (ARS $4,354,898) | ARS $4,962,250 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (ARS $211) | ARS $180 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (ARS $6,913) | ARS $3,472 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 39% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (ARS $531) | ARS $1,260 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (ARS $1,482) | ARS $2,033 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (ARS $7,681) | ARS $2,975 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (ARS $922) | ARS $910 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (ARS $820) | ARS $519 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (ARS $2,950) | ARS $680 | + 334% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (ARS $307) | ARS $462 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (ARS $696) | ARS $413 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (ARS $1,536) | ARS $1,755 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 13% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Argentina | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,929 Franc (ARS $1,822) | ARS $4,437 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,407 Franc (ARS $2,583) | ARS $1,836 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (ARS $46,087) | ARS $5,667 | + 713% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,439 Franc (ARS $12,425) | ARS $6,667 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (ARS $1,843) | ARS $1,350 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,651 Franc (ARS $814) | ARS $829 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (ARS $154) | ARS $609 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ARS $192,920 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (ARS $28) | ARS $53 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (ARS $13,590) | ARS $7,133 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (ARS $230) | ARS $459 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 18% more expensive than in Argentina
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