Cost of living in Ivory Coast compared to Bulgaria
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ivory Coast is 53% more expensive than in Bulgaria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bulgaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,351 Franc (34 лв) | 18 лв | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,133 Franc (15 лв) | 12 лв | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,484 Franc (10 лв) | 7 лв | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,316 Franc (3.92 лв) | 2.79 лв | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,146 Franc (3.41 лв) | 5.46 лв | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 756 Franc (2.25 лв) | 3.95 лв | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,375 Franc (10 лв) | 9 лв | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,812 Franc (5.40 лв) | 2.07 лв | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 535 Franc (1.59 лв) | 1.70 лв | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 544 Franc (1.62 лв) | 1.59 лв | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 12,000 Franc (36 лв) | 20 лв | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,900 Franc (5.66 лв) | 2.74 лв | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (2.98 лв) | 1.08 лв | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Ivory Coast is 92% more expensive than in Bulgaria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bulgaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 811,111 Franc (2,416 лв) | 1,126 лв | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 935,131 Franc (2,786 лв) | 699 лв | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 180,000 Franc (536 лв) | 214 лв | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 555,411 Franc (1,655 лв) | 769 лв | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 111,500 Franc (332 лв) | 548 лв | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 50,694 Franc (151 лв) | 128 лв | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 21,795 Franc (65 лв) | 19 лв | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 233,381 Franc (695 лв) | 536 лв | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 91,893 Franc (274 лв) | 248 лв | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (18 лв) | 28 лв | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 10 лв | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Ivory Coast is 35% more expensive than in Bulgaria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bulgaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,989 Franc (137 лв) | 126 лв | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,425 Franc (91 лв) | 56 лв | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 41,845 Franc (125 лв) | 145 лв | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 68,604 Franc (204 лв) | 139 лв | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Ivory Coast is 10% more expensive than in Bulgaria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bulgaria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,174,100 Franc (42,224 лв) | 38,441 лв | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 688 Franc (2.05 лв) | 2.81 лв | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 22,500 Franc (67 лв) | 51 лв | + 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Ivory Coast is 32% more expensive than in Bulgaria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bulgaria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,728 Franc (5.15 лв) | 13 лв | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,822 Franc (14 лв) | 17 лв | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (74 лв) | 41 лв | + 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,000 Franc (9 лв) | 8 лв | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,669 Franc (8 лв) | 5.14 лв | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,600 Franc (29 лв) | 9 лв | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (2.98 лв) | 3.54 лв | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,266 Franc (7 лв) | 5.43 лв | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (15 лв) | 20 лв | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Ivory Coast is 29% more expensive than in Bulgaria | ||||
| Ivory Coast | Bulgaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (74 лв) | 40 лв | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,407 Franc (25 лв) | 24 лв | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,000 Franc (447 лв) | 66 лв | + 576% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,638 Franc (139 лв) | 97 лв | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,544 Franc (17 лв) | 13 лв | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,150 Franc (9 лв) | 3.82 лв | + 145% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 Franc (1.49 лв) | 3.96 лв | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,400 лв | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 90 Franc (0.27 лв) | 0.45 лв | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 44,231 Franc (132 лв) | 59 лв | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (2.23 лв) | 5.84 лв | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 723 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 42% more expensive than in Bulgaria
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