Travel budget and cost of living on the Ivory Coast how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 30 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8 per person
- $ 1.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 683* (374836 F CFA)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 117 for 2 ppl.
- $ 20 per person
- $ 6.3 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 2598* (1426306 F CFA)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 137 for 2 ppl.
- $ 27 per person
- $ 16 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 3610* (1982582 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 2021
Cost of living: Ivory Coast VS United States
On average, the cost of living on the Ivory Coast in 2021 is 21% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living on the Ivory Coast by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities on the Ivory Coast compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Ivory Coast | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Adiake | 17% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Adiake |
| Yamoussoukro | 7% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Yamoussoukro |
| Abidjan | 6% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Abidjan |
| Grand-Bassam | 3% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Grand-Bassam |
| Abengourou | 11% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Abengourou |
| Bingerville | 14% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Bingerville |
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 46% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 3.7/person
($ 2.7 to $ 9.1)
($ 2.7 to $ 9.1)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 20 to $ 38)
($ 20 to $ 38)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 9.1/person
($ 9.1 to $ 14)
($ 9.1 to $ 14)
16% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 2.4)
($ 1 to $ 2.4)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Cappuccino
$ 2.4/cup
($ 1 to $ 6.3)
($ 1 to $ 6.3)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 1.1/can
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.4)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Ivory Coast: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget on the Ivory Coast costs 12% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 30/night
( $ 30)
( $ 30)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 54 to $ 136)
($ 54 to $ 136)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 151/night
($ 81 to $ 288)
($ 81 to $ 288)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 139 to $ 194)
($ 139 to $ 194)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 257/night
($ 223 to $ 287)
($ 223 to $ 287)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 327/month
($ 241 to $ 444)
($ 241 to $ 444)
94% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 156/month
($ 89 to $ 253)
($ 89 to $ 253)
5% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 156/month
($ 110 to $ 207)
($ 110 to $ 207)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 250/month
($ 169 to $ 317)
($ 169 to $ 317)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Ivory Coast: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food on the Ivory Coast costs 19% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
129% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 2)
($ 0.4 to $ 2)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 2.9)
($ 1 to $ 2.9)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Cheese
$ 14/kg
($ 8.2 to $ 15)
($ 8.2 to $ 15)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 15)
($ 6.3 to $ 15)
47% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9Apples
$ 2.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)
($ 1 to $ 2.9)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Oranges
$ 3.1/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 13)
($ 0.7 to $ 13)
19% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Salad
$ 1.2/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Joint of beef
$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 6.3)
($ 2.7 to $ 6.3)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Ivory Coast: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport on the Ivory Coast costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Bus pass
$ 47/month
($ 24 to $ 93)
($ 24 to $ 93)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70Taxi (per km)
$ 1/km
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.3)
75% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.8)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Car hire
$ 66/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 152)
($ 46 to $ 152)
67% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Ivory Coast: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing on the Ivory Coast costs 20% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 214/month
($ 146 to $ 311)
($ 146 to $ 311)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162Mobile phone
$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 88/month
($ 73 to $ 108)
($ 73 to $ 108)
36% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65Studio flat (city centre)
$ 639/month
($ 365 to $ 1094)
($ 365 to $ 1094)
51% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 204/month
($ 128 to $ 457)
($ 128 to $ 457)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069Flat (centre)
$ 1401/month
($ 548 to $ 2733)
($ 548 to $ 2733)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126Flat (suburbs)
$ 851/month
($ 548 to $ 1277)
($ 548 to $ 1277)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698Gym
$ 73/month
($ 28 to $ 101)
($ 28 to $ 101)
97% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Private nursery
$ 122/month
($ 93 to $ 156)
($ 93 to $ 156)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924Private primary school
$ 4676/yr
($ 2187 to $ 9109)
($ 2187 to $ 9109)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684Ivory Coast: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities on the Ivory Coast costs 21% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.1/ticket
($ 9.1 to $ 9.1)
($ 9.1 to $ 9.1)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 13/hr
($ 9.1 to $ 20)
($ 9.1 to $ 20)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Ivory Coast: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget on the Ivory Coast costs 14% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1.4/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 64
($ 13 to $ 120)
($ 13 to $ 120)
41% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 23
($ 12 to $ 93)
($ 12 to $ 93)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Trainers
$ 101
($ 47 to $ 146)
($ 47 to $ 146)
34% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76Leather shoes
$ 71
($ 55 to $ 110)
($ 55 to $ 110)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95Plane ticket budget
London → Abidjan
$ 619
(fair price: $ 544)
(fair price: $ 544)
New York City → Abidjan
$ 955
(fair price: $ 795)
(fair price: $ 795)
Montreal → Abidjan
$ 1064
(fair price: $ 927)
(fair price: $ 927)
Manchester → Abidjan
$ 673
(fair price: $ 561)
(fair price: $ 561)
Dublin → Abidjan
$ 609
(fair price: $ 475)
(fair price: $ 475)
Toronto (Ontario) → Abidjan
$ 1176
(fair price: $ 987)
(fair price: $ 987)
Los Angeles → Abidjan
$ 1275
(fair price: $ 1119)
(fair price: $ 1119)
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, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living on the Ivory Coast updated on 17-01-2021.