Travel budget on the Ivory Coast

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Ivory Coast: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday on the Ivory Coast for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 94 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.8 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1639* (914942 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 180 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 3787* (2113888 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 191 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 41 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 5101* (2847586 F CFA)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living on the Ivory Coast in 2025

Cost of living: Ivory Coast VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living on the Ivory Coast in 2025 is 23% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Local prices on the Ivory Coast by expense type

Ivory Coast: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant on the Ivory Coast costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.6/person
($ 2.7 to $ 8.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 32/person
($ 19 to $ 77)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 11/person
($ 8.9 to $ 13)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 4.5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Ivory Coast: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget on the Ivory Coast costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 32 to $ 747)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 60 to $ 305)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 231/night
($ 65 to $ 677)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 158/night
($ 73 to $ 375)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 224/night
($ 91 to $ 670)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 163/month
($ 32 to $ 747)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 308/month
($ 125 to $ 710)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 279/month
($ 86 to $ 714)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 192/month
($ 90 to $ 427)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 393/month
($ 200 to $ 740)

79% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Ivory Coast: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food on the Ivory Coast costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.8/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

141% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 2.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.2/kg
($ 3.5 to $ 11)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.4)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 2.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Ivory Coast: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport on the Ivory Coast costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.9/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.5)

48% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.8
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 66/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 150)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Ivory Coast: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities on the Ivory Coast costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.9/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 13)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 25/hr
($ 19 to $ 28)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Ivory Coast: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget on the Ivory Coast costs 5% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.4/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 91
($ 19 to $ 126)

56% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 55
($ 23 to $ 91)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Abidjan
Montreal → Abidjan
Montreal → Abidjan
$ 1131
(fair price: $ 1049)
London → Abidjan
London → Abidjan
London → Abidjan
$ 763
(fair price: $ 656)
New York City → Abidjan
New York City → Abidjan
New York City → Abidjan
$ 1041
(fair price: $ 861)
Manchester → Abidjan
Manchester → Abidjan
Manchester → Abidjan
$ 787
(fair price: $ 652)
Dublin → Abidjan
Dublin → Abidjan
Dublin → Abidjan
$ 825
(fair price: $ 684)
Toronto → Abidjan
Toronto → Abidjan
Toronto → Abidjan
$ 1338
(fair price: $ 1127)

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About the information on the cost of living on the Ivory Coast

The information about the cost of living on the Ivory Coast shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living on the Ivory Coast updated on 28-02-2025.

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