Cote d'Ivoire Inflation Rate

In Ivory Coast, the inflation rate measures a broad rise or fall in prices that consumers pay for a standard basket of goods. The most important categories are: Food and non-alcoholic beverages (25 percent of the total weight); Housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels (13 percent); Restaurants and Hotels (13 percent); Transport (12 percent); and Clothing and Footwear (10 percent). Communication account for 7 percent and Miscellaneous Goods and Services for 5 percent. The index also includes: Health (4 percent) and Furnishings, household equipment and routine maintenance of the house (4 percent). Education, Recreation and Culture and Alcoholic beverages and tobacco account for the remaining 7 percent.