Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Ivory Coast Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Ivory Coast

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 53.4% more expensive than Ivory Coast without rent, and 122.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 45.8% more expensive than Ivory Coast without rent, and 82.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$3.47 F CFA 1,964
485.88%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$62 F CFA 35.1K
19.97%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$10.6 F CFA 6,000
8.40%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$2.07 F CFA 1,169
145.89%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$0.78 F CFA 441
225.64%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.9 F CFA 509
134.44%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.08 F CFA 611
463.89%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$1.74 F CFA 983
308.05%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.41 F CFA 1,363
-55.19%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.64 F CFA 360
478.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.14 F CFA 642
307.89%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2.34 F CFA 1,322
79.91%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$17.55 F CFA 9,935
-27.35%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$8.17 F CFA 4,625
49.82%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$6.66 F CFA 3,768
141.44%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$3.64 F CFA 2,062
48.63%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$1.1 F CFA 620
57.27%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$2.06 F CFA 1,167
112.14%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$1.92 F CFA 1,089
157.29%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$1.61 F CFA 912
78.88%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.71 F CFA 965
79.53%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.89 F CFA 505
152.81%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.86 F CFA 489
156.98%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.79 F CFA 1,012
463.69%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$8.72 F CFA 4,938
68.92%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.1 F CFA 623
73.64%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$1.37 F CFA 776
158.39%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.87 F CFA 490
194.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$48.99 F CFA 27.7K
30.33%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$1.71 F CFA 970
122.81%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$1.53 F CFA 868
15.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$26.76 F CFA 15.1K
13.60%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.48 F CFA 839
-36.49%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$31.2K F CFA 17.7M
-3.99%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$28.9K F CFA 16.3M
-10.69%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$180 F CFA 101.7K
16.15%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$35.96 F CFA 20.4K
60.87%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$47.78 F CFA 27K
48.79%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$81 F CFA 45.8K
-43.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$21.85 F CFA 12.4K
1.83%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$8.75 F CFA 4,953
61.60%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$296 F CFA 167.5K
364.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$3,329 F CFA 1.9M
571.51%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$88.6 F CFA 50.2K
-41.88%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$54 F CFA 30.6K
-22.27%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$85.3 F CFA 48.3K
3.52%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$145 F CFA 81.8K
-22.79%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$573 F CFA 324.2K
202.24%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$353 F CFA 199.8K
309.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$1,854 F CFA 1M
53.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$930 F CFA 526.2K
154.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$2,486 F CFA 1.4M
30.50%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$1,415 F CFA 800.9K
88.45%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Ivory Coast
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$201 F CFA 113.5K
2050.05%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
14.5
-55.10%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Ivory Coast: October 29, 2025

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