Can I live in Ivory Coast on $1,500 a month?

Yes, $1,500 a month is a workable single-person budget in Ivory Coast, landing just above CostLiving’s national moderate benchmark of $1,375 per person per month. Outside Abidjan it stretches well: in Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, or smaller towns it covers a decent apartment, local food, and transport with room left over, closer to a comfortable life than a careful one. In Abidjan it is tighter, because the capital’s moderate tier is higher, so $1,500 there means avoiding the premium expat districts of Cocody and Plateau and choosing a less central neighbourhood, cooking Ivorian food rather than shopping imported, and using shared taxis over a private car. The costs that could break the budget are the optional-but-tempting ones: a Western-standard air-conditioned flat, international-brand groceries, and eating out at expat restaurants add up fast. Stick to how locals actually live and $1,500 is comfortable nearly anywhere in the country. It is one of the more affordable landing spots in the region, and for how it stacks up against the rest of the world see our roundup of the cheapest places to live. Full tier breakdown on our Ivory Coast cost of living page.