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Cost of Living in Port-Bouët

Port-Bouët, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire · Population 618,795

▲ +0% vs Côte d'Ivoire average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)CFA275,681 ($456)
Couple, monthlyCFA491,313 ($812)
Family of four, monthlyCFA637,346 ($1,053)

Estimated Prices in Port-Bouët

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantCFA2,886 ($4.77)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeCFA11,543 ($19.08)per meal
CappuccinoCFA866 ($1.43)each
Monthly groceries (single person)CFA65,413 ($108)per month
Monthly public transport passCFA10,581 ($17.49)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentCFA27,897 ($46.11)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)CFA8,080 ($13.36)per month
Fitness club membershipCFA8,080 ($13.36)per month
Cinema ticketCFA2,116 ($3.50)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA119,731 ($198)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreCFA83,291 ($138)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA249,873 ($413)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Port-Bouët is CFA224,455 ($371) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA275,681 ($456) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA358,385 ($592) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA83,291 ($138)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Côte d'Ivoire

Abidjan

Abidjan · pop. 5,616,633

CFA343,447 ($568) / mo

Yopougon

Abidjan · pop. 1,571,065

CFA298,131 ($493) / mo

Abobo

Abidjan · pop. 1,340,083

CFA298,131 ($493) / mo

Bouaké

Vallée du Bandama · pop. 740,000

CFA275,681 ($456) / mo

Cocody

Abidjan · pop. 692,583

CFA275,681 ($456) / mo

Korhogo

Savanes · pop. 440,926

CFA275,681 ($456) / mo

Daloa

Sassandra-Marahoué · pop. 421,879

CFA275,681 ($456) / mo

Koumassi

Abidjan · pop. 412,282

CFA275,681 ($456) / mo

Living in Port-Bouët

Port-Bouët is one of the key cities in Côte d'Ivoire. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA275,681 ($456), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA83,291 ($138) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA637,346 ($1,053) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA491,313 ($812) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Port-Bouët is CFA224,455 ($371). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA358,385 ($592) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Port-Bouët expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated CFA275,681 ($456) per month in Port-Bouët including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Côte d'Ivoire.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Port-Bouët?
A net salary of around CFA358,385 ($592) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Port-Bouët with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Port-Bouët is CFA224,455 ($371).
How much is rent in Port-Bouët?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated CFA119,731 ($198) per month in the city centre and CFA83,291 ($138) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about CFA249,873 ($413).
Is Port-Bouët cheaper than Côte d'Ivoire on average?
No — Port-Bouët is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Côte d'Ivoire average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Port-Bouët?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at CFA65,413 ($108) in Port-Bouët. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about CFA2,886 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around CFA866 ($1).
How do transport costs in Port-Bouët compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Port-Bouët is estimated at CFA10,581 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Port-Bouët are estimates based on Côte d'Ivoire national averages adjusted for city size (population 618,795). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.