Travel budget and cost of living in Grand-Bassam (Ivory Coast) how much does a trip cost?

Grand-Bassam travel budget

Grand-Bassam: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Grand-Bassam

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Grand-Bassam for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Grand-Bassam compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Grand-Bassam in 2026 is 28% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Grand-Bassam in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Grand-Bassam by expense type

Restaurant budget in Grand-Bassam

Lunch

$ 3.7/person
($ 2.7 to $ 4.5)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 42/person
($ 24 to $ 92)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 8.2 to $ 13)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 3.7)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Grand-Bassam

1-star hotel

$ 83/night
($ 38 to $ 264)

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51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 91/night
($ 37 to $ 257)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 121/night
($ 31 to $ 581)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 157/night
($ 72 to $ 372)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 214/night
($ 134 to $ 413)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 85/month
($ 38 to $ 272)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 133/month
($ 42 to $ 585)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 175/month
($ 51 to $ 609)

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22% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 97/month
($ 53 to $ 258)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 235/month
($ 79 to $ 695)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Grand-Bassam

Milk

$ 2.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 3.7)

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99% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.2/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.7)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 2.8)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 7.1/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 13)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 4.4/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 8.2)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.6)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.9 to $ 0.9)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Grand-Bassam

Bus ticket

$ 0.9/ticket
( $ 0.9)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 3.7)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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75% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.8
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Grand-Bassam

Cinema

$ 9/ticket
($ 9 to $ 13)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 19/hr
( $ 19)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Grand-Bassam

Cigarettes

$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 98
($ 19 to $ 127)

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83% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 23 to $ 92)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Abidjan

$ 1083
(fair price: $ 1000)

London → Abidjan

$ 777
(fair price: $ 676)

New York City → Abidjan

$ 1064
(fair price: $ 881)

Manchester → Abidjan

$ 799
(fair price: $ 662)

Dublin → Abidjan

$ 846
(fair price: $ 702)

Toronto → Abidjan

$ 1340
(fair price: $ 1134)