Town in Comoé, Ivory Coast
Cost of living in Grand-Bassam
How much a month costs in Grand-Bassam
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $858–1,540 (CFA500,000–900,000).
Prices in Grand-Bassam
Typical 2026 ranges in XOF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XOF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CFA25,000–60,000 | $43–103 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CFA6,000–15,000 | $10–26 |
| Cappuccino | CFA1,000–2,500 | $1.7–4.3 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CFA1,000–2,500 | $1.7–4.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CFA200–500 | $0.34–0.86 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CFA5,000–15,000 | $9–26 |
Value for money: 59/100
A value score of 59/100 means Grand-Bassam gives more quality of life per dollar than 58% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 47/100.
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Cost of living across Ivory Coast
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Grand-Bassam | $858–1,540 | 59/100 |
| Abidjan | $1,540–2,570 | 19/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Grand-Bassam
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Grand-Bassam?
About $429–686 on a lean budget, $858–1,540 for a comfortable month and $2,060–3,430 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Grand-Bassam?
A local meal is CFA1,500–3,000 ($2.6–5.1); a mid-range restaurant is CFA6,000–15,000 ($10–26) per person.
Is Ivory Coast expensive?
Prices in Ivory Coast are about 37% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.