Affordable costs (CPI: 45.4). Rent (22.7), groceries (42.9), and restaurants (39.0) are notably affordable compared to the NYC baseline.

Property prices are very expensive relative to income, with a ratio of 37.0 years. The rental market (Rent Index: 22.7) is comparatively more affordable.

Purchasing power is low, with an index of 11.9 compared to the NYC baseline, indicating limited buying power.

Ivory Coast operates a schedular tax system. Personal income tax is progressive (0-36%) plus a 1.5% salary tax. The standard VAT rate is 18%, with a reduced rate of 9% for certain goods. Annual property taxes range from 0.3% to 1.2% of market value, and a 12% payroll tax applies to expatriate employees. The standard corporate tax rate is 25%.

Ivory Coast's startup ecosystem is ranked #113 globally in 2025, climbing 5 spots. Abidjan's ecosystem shows promising growth, particularly in fintech and agritech, attracting increasing investor interest. The country has seen sustained economic growth and policy reforms, but the ecosystem is still in its nascent stage.

Ivory Coast has Universal Health Coverage (CMU) for all residents, covering 70% of medical expenses in public or contracted private facilities. The pension system for private sector workers is undergoing reforms, including doubling the minimum pension to 60,000 CFA francs and increasing the maximum replacement rate to 100% from 2026. There is no specific unemployment insurance, but severance pay is provided for unjust dismissal. Family benefits and workers' compensation are also mandatory.

Deposits are protected by the Deposit Guarantee Fund (FGD) of the BCEAO, with a coverage limit of XOF 5,000,000 (approx. USD 8,333) per depositor per bank. The banking sector is stable and well-capitalized, with a total solvency ratio of 13.8% in 2023, above the 11.5% community standard. The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) oversees the banking system, implementing Basel II and Basel III frameworks. However, Ivory Coast is currently on the FATF grey list due to strategic AML deficiencies, though it is actively working to address these.