Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 10% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (8,784 Franc) | 8,261 Franc | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (5,115 Franc) | 5,355 Franc | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (2,734 Franc) | 3,516 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (719 Franc) | 1,184 Franc | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.48 (2,284 Franc) | 1,521 Franc | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.71 (1,780 Franc) | 1,075 Franc | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (3,445 Franc) | 4,680 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (1,587 Franc) | 1,629 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.86 (1,222 Franc) | 757 Franc | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.92 (605 Franc) | 627 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (5,766 Franc) | 6,151 Franc | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.75 (1,151 Franc) | 1,371 Franc | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.14 (746 Franc) | 294 Franc | + 153% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,551 (1,017,576 Franc) | 1,197,690 Franc | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,223 (802,106 Franc) | 532,548 Franc | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €194 (127,002 Franc) | 97,263 Franc | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €973 (638,366 Franc) | 675,846 Franc | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €668 (438,463 Franc) | 312,534 Franc | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €141 (92,568 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (16,529 Franc) | 29,262 Franc | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 (236,347 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (66,086 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (4,241 Franc) | 4,450 Franc | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (8,949 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (56,400 Franc) | 34,209 Franc | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (24,390 Franc) | 40,462 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (62,112 Franc) | 41,038 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (62,371 Franc) | 50,006 Franc | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 91% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,938 (13,736,414 Franc) | 10,449,300 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (916 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €90 (58,890 Franc) | 27,308 Franc | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (13,430 Franc) | 4,876 Franc | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (4,144 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (6,673 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (30,498 Franc) | 16,122 Franc | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.29 (2,161 Franc) | 4,206 Franc | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.33 (1,530 Franc) | 2,634 Franc | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.15 (1,411 Franc) | 2,058 Franc | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (861 Franc) | 890 Franc | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.34 (878 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (12,705 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (24,129 Franc) | 19,913 Franc | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (13,611 Franc) | 8,886 Franc | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (78,977 Franc) | 17,457 Franc | + 352% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (47,295 Franc) | 41,233 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,349 Franc) | 5,557 Franc | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (1,847 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.18 (2,742 Franc) | 1,770 Franc | + 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €485 (318,100 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (76 Franc) | 95 Franc | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (23,924 Franc) | 42,840 Franc | - 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,302 Franc) | 844 Franc | + 410% | |
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TOTAL | + 20% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 123 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 25, 2021.
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