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
Ivory Coast: calculate your travel budget
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.
- $ 7.9 per person
- $ 3.8 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 746* (410144 F CFA)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 115 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 13 per person
- $ 9.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 2785* (1531320 F CFA)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 156 for 2 ppl.
- $ 28 per person
- $ 30 per person
- $ 19 per person
Total budget:
$ 4306* (2368058 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 2023
Cost of living: Ivory Coast VS United States
On average, the cost of living on the Ivory Coast in 2023 is 30% 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 | 13% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Adiake |
| Bingerville | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Bingerville |
| Abengourou | 4% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Abengourou |
| Abidjan | 1% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Abidjan |
| Anyama | 12% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Anyama |
| Yamoussoukro | 16% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Yamoussoukro |
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 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 3.7/person
($ 1.8 to $ 9)
($ 1.8 to $ 9)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 14 to $ 28)
($ 14 to $ 28)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 9.1 to $ 12)
($ 9.1 to $ 12)
10% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.7Imported beer
$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Cappuccino
$ 2.7/cup
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
($ 1 to $ 4.5)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4Fizzy drink
$ 1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Ivory Coast: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget on the Ivory Coast costs 26% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 30/night
( $ 30)
( $ 30)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1262-star hotel
$ 75/night
($ 51 to $ 122)
($ 51 to $ 122)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1503-star hotel
$ 155/night
($ 75 to $ 336)
($ 75 to $ 336)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2144-star hotel
$ 171/night
($ 107 to $ 238)
($ 107 to $ 238)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3215-star hotel
$ 254/night
($ 204 to $ 309)
($ 204 to $ 309)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 690Room with kitchen
$ 330/month
($ 226 to $ 520)
($ 226 to $ 520)
55% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214Hotel with swimming pool
$ 167/month
($ 88 to $ 315)
($ 88 to $ 315)
15% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 196Cottage or guest house
$ 149/month
($ 106 to $ 201)
($ 106 to $ 201)
44% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 269Family room
$ 274/month
($ 174 to $ 389)
($ 174 to $ 389)
36% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202Ivory Coast: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food on the Ivory Coast costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.7)
100% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 2.9)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.9)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Chicken
$ 9.4/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 14)
($ 5.5 to $ 14)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 5.3)
($ 1.8 to $ 5.3)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1 to $ 3.7)
($ 1 to $ 3.7)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Ivory Coast: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport on the Ivory Coast costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.7)
3% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)
19% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.8
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 67/24hrs
($ 46 to $ 152)
($ 46 to $ 152)
87% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Ivory Coast: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities on the Ivory Coast costs 24% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 9.1/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 9.1)
($ 7.3 to $ 9.1)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 21/hr
($ 20 to $ 20)
($ 20 to $ 20)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Ivory Coast: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget on the Ivory Coast costs 25% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1.3/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.1Levi's jeans
$ 73
($ 15 to $ 120)
($ 15 to $ 120)
23% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 59Summer dress
$ 42
($ 20 to $ 73)
($ 20 to $ 73)
12% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47Plane ticket budget
London → Abidjan
$ 680
(fair price: $ 588)
(fair price: $ 588)
New York City → Abidjan
$ 985
(fair price: $ 826)
(fair price: $ 826)
Montreal → Abidjan
$ 1220
(fair price: $ 1013)
(fair price: $ 1013)
Manchester → Abidjan
$ 731
(fair price: $ 605)
(fair price: $ 605)
Toronto (Ontario) → Abidjan
$ 1303
(fair price: $ 1066)
(fair price: $ 1066)
Dublin → Abidjan
$ 700
(fair price: $ 564)
(fair price: $ 564)
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 21-09-2023.
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