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Daloa · Cost of Living 2026
City Guide · Côte d'Ivoire · Africa

Cost of Living in Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire
2026 Expat Guide

affordable 51% below the global city average (CoL 87.2)

Daloa, Côte d'Ivoire — cost of living index 43.0 (2026 data, NYC = 100 baseline). A comfortable monthly budget typically requires ~$320 for housing plus ~$3 per restaurant meal.

With a population of 422,000, Daloa is a mid-size city in Côte d'Ivoire.

Monthly Budget: $500–800/month  ·  CoL Index: N/A (NYC = 100, global avg 87.2)
🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Pop. 422k Updated April 2026
CoL Index
N/A
NYC = 100
Rent Index
N/A
NYC = 100
1-BR Centre
$320
monthly rent
Avg. Salary
$613
net/month
Cheap Meal
$3
restaurant
Groceries
$264
monthly basket

Key Cost of Living Data

Daloa 2026 · NYC baseline = 100

Cost of Living
N/A
Rent Index
N/A
Cheap Meal USD
$3
Monthly Groceries
$264
Monthly Transport
$52
CategoryValueNotesSource
CoL IndexN/ANYC baseline = 100 · global avg 87.2GlobalCostData 2026
Rent IndexN/AAvg rent vs NYCGlobalCostData 2026
1-BR City Centre$320Monthly rent, USDGlobalCostData 2026
1-BR Outside Centre$208Monthly rent, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Cheap Restaurant Meal$3Per person, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Monthly Groceries$264Single person, USDGlobalCostData 2026
Monthly Transport$52Transit pass, USDGlobalCostData 2026

Affordability snapshot

Rent / Salary ratio
52%

Share of average net salary absorbed by 1-bed city-centre rent. Lower = more disposable income.

Country context · Côte d'Ivoire

Avg net salary
$613
Food basket /mo
$160
Avg rent /mo
$320
Internet speed
4 Mbps
Safety index
N/A
HDI
0.534
Life expectancy
60.1 yrs
Purchasing power
17.0

Housing & Rent

USD per month · 2026

TypeUSD / monthNotes
1-bed, city centre$320Capital city avg.
1-bed, outside centre$208Suburbs avg.
Country avg rent$320Côte d'Ivoire (national)

Food & Dining

Per-item prices in USD

ItemPrice (USD)Notes
Cheap restaurant meal$3Per person
Mid-range restaurant (2p)$103-course
Monthly groceries (single)$264Single person estimate
Country food basket$160Côte d'Ivoire (national avg)

Transport

Monthly costs in USD

TypePrice (USD)Notes
Monthly transit pass$52Public transport avg.

City Insight

In Daloa, a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment ($320/mo) absorbs approximately 52% of the average net salary ($613/mo). Budget carefully — rent takes a significant share.

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Monthly Budget Estimates

Daloa · 2026 · Single person

LifestyleMonthly Budget (USD)Notes
Frugal$500Shared room, basic lifestyle
Comfortable$8001-bed apt, normal expat lifestyle
Western expat$1,300Private apt, regular travel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Daloa cost of living

Is Daloa good for digital nomads on a budget?
Daloa is one of the more affordable cities for digital nomads, with a CoL Index of 43.0 (roughly 57% below New York City). A comfortable remote-work lifestyle — including a private apartment, fast internet, and regular dining out — typically costs $430–$602/month, making it highly competitive on a USD or EUR income.
What is the cheapest area to live in Daloa?
Outside the city centre, a 1-bedroom apartment in Daloa averages $208/month, compared to $320/month in central areas. Outer districts and emerging neighbourhoods can be even cheaper — local expat forums are the best source for current listings.
How does Daloa compare to other affordable cities?
With a CoL Index of 43.0, Daloa sits comfortably in the affordable tier (below 60 on the NYC=100 scale). It compares favourably with similar budget destinations in the region, offering a good balance of infrastructure and low cost that appeals to long-stay travellers and expats alike.
How does Daloa compare to New York City for cost of living?
Daloa is approximately 57% cheaper than New York City overall (CoL Index 43.0 vs NYC baseline of 100). Rent specifically is 84% lower than NYC. Expats from NYC will enjoy significant savings.
What is the average salary in Daloa?
The average net monthly salary in Daloa is approximately $613, equivalent to around $7,356/year after taxes. Technology, finance, and international companies typically pay above average. Expat packages often include housing allowances on top of the base salary.

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Sources: World Bank Open Data 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026. Data verified April 2026. Not financial or legal advice.
Disclaimer: Prices are indicative and vary by neighbourhood and individual lifestyle. Verify with local sources before relocating.