Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 45% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (B$19) | B$26 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (B$9) | B$9 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (B$5.79) | B$14 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,316 Franc (B$2.19) | B$6.00 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (B$1.90) | B$6.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (B$1.26) | B$4.07 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (B$5.60) | B$5.04 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (B$3.01) | B$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (B$0.89) | B$1.32 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (B$0.90) | B$4.19 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (B$20) | B$15 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,900 Franc (B$3.16) | B$4.64 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (B$1.66) | B$3.85 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 43% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (B$1,347) | B$2,744 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (B$1,553) | B$1,697 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (B$299) | B$355 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (B$922) | B$2,091 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (B$185) | B$754 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (B$84) | B$219 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,795 Franc (B$36) | B$49 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (B$388) | B$716 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (B$153) | B$256 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (B$10) | B$11 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | B$15 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 30% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (B$76) | B$100 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (B$51) | B$74 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (B$69) | B$150 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (B$114) | B$110 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 18% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (B$23,538) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (B$1.14) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (B$37) | B$56 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 51% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (B$2.87) | B$5.71 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (B$8) | B$23 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (B$42) | B$114 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (B$4.98) | B$8 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (B$4.43) | B$10 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (B$16) | B$14 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (B$1.66) | B$6.00 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (B$3.76) | B$8 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (B$8) | B$20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 52% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (B$42) | B$92 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,407 Franc (B$14) | B$60 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (B$249) | B$43 | + 477% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (B$77) | B$150 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (B$9) | B$24 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (B$5.23) | B$4.88 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (B$0.83) | B$7 | - 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | B$1,200 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (B$0.15) | B$0.73 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (B$73) | B$113 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (B$1.25) | B$10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 75 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 41% cheaper than in Bahamas
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