Cost of living comparison

Cote d'Ivoire

compared to

Malaysia

Malaysia vs. Cote d'Ivoire Cost of Living Summary

Malaysia is 26.6% cheaper than Cote d'Ivoire overall.

Restaurants: pay 18.2% less in Malaysia
Groceries: pay 7.9% less in Malaysia
Transportation: pay 37.9% less in Malaysia
Housing: pay 42.3% less in Malaysia
Childcare: pay 5.1% more in Malaysia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 13.4% more in Malaysia
Clothing: pay 25.6% less in Malaysia

The cost of entertainment and sports and childcare in Malaysia are more expensive than in Cote d'Ivoire. Expenses including housing, transportation, clothing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Malaysia.

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Malaysia vs. Cote d'Ivoire Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Malaysia instead of Cote d'Ivoire, you would:

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pay 18.2% less for restaurants

	Cote d'Ivoire	Malaysia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$2.56 F CFA1,495	$3.42 MYR13.98	+33.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$10.24 F CFA5,980	$4.64 MYR18.95	-54.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.74 F CFA435	$0.75 MYR3.07	+0.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.73 F CFA429	$0.42 MYR1.72	-42.5%
Average			-18.2%

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pay 7.9% less for groceries

	Cote d'Ivoire	Malaysia
Bread 1 loaf	$0.52 F CFA305	$1.10 MYR4.49	+110.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$12.80 F CFA7,475	$6.94 MYR28.32	-45.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.75 F CFA4,524	$7.18 MYR29.31	-7.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.24 F CFA1,308	$2.09 MYR8.53	-6.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.65 F CFA1,545	$1.90 MYR7.75	-28.2%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.82 F CFA1,062	$1.35 MYR5.53	-25.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.48 F CFA279	$0.73 MYR2.97	+52.4%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.93 F CFA544	$1.19 MYR4.84	+27.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.07 F CFA622	$0.69 MYR2.83	-34.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.78 F CFA455	$0.57 MYR2.34	-26.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.74 F CFA429	$0.61 MYR2.50	-16.9%
Average			-7.9%

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pay 37.9% less for transportation

	Cote d'Ivoire	Malaysia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.56 F CFA3,247	$2.76 MYR11.29	-50.3%
Monthly public transit pass	$42.68 F CFA24,915	$15.28 MYR62.39	-64.2%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$28,165.91 F CFA16M	$40,802.19 MYR167K	+44.9%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$15.36 F CFA8,969	$6.46 MYR26.37	-58.0%
Average			-37.9%

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pay 42.3% less for housing

	Cote d'Ivoire	Malaysia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$35.09 F CFA20,486	$27.60 MYR112.71	-21.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$675.10 F CFA394K	$363.41 MYR1,483.90	-46.2%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$345.03 F CFA201K	$265.07 MYR1,082.35	-23.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$126.19 F CFA73,671	$36.69 MYR149.79	-70.9%
Average			-42.3%

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pay 5.1% more for childcare

	Cote d'Ivoire	Malaysia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$361.32 F CFA211K	$231.07 MYR943.51	-36.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,657.12 F CFA3M	$8,043.53 MYR32,843.35	+72.7%
Average			+5.1%

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pay 13.4% more for entertainment and sports

	Cote d'Ivoire	Malaysia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.02 F CFA598	$3.61 MYR14.73	+252.3%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.88 F CFA1,096	$2.76 MYR11.29	+47.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.71 F CFA997	$4.35 MYR17.74	+154.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$70.41 F CFA41,110	$38.82 MYR158.52	-44.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.54 F CFA4,983	$4.73 MYR19.31	-44.6%
Average			+13.4%

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pay 25.6% less for clothing

	Cote d'Ivoire	Malaysia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$91.75 F CFA53,567	$58.43 MYR238.60	-36.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$36.53 F CFA21,327	$30.42 MYR124.22	-16.7%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$75.39 F CFA44,017	$77.72 MYR317.35	+3.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$138.70 F CFA80,974	$77.79 MYR317.65	-43.9%
Average			-25.6%

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