- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ivory Coast
- Cologne
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (5,900 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (4,902 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (2,212 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (550 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (1,213 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (1,946 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (2,888 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.10 (1,376 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.64 (1,076 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (551 Franc) | 575 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (3,114 Franc) | 5,978 Franc | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (1,140 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (891 Franc) | 390 Franc | + 128% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (866,727 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (594,055 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (112,051 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (387,255 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (285,514 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (66,906 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (13,446 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €454 (297,837 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (56,464 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.93 (2,574 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (11,054 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (58,229 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (37,233 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (67,067 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (62,711 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (12,126,921 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (862 Franc) | 602 Franc | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (57,357 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (13,134 Franc) | 4,983 Franc | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (4,861 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (6,205 Franc) | 4,493 Franc | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (28,461 Franc) | 17,051 Franc | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (2,083 Franc) | 5,473 Franc | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (1,023 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (1,242 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (926 Franc) | 943 Franc | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (892 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (12,883 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 7% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (19,991 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (11,144 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (59,214 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | + 324% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (36,695 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,249 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (1,599 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (1,967 Franc) | 1,589 Franc | + 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €513 (335,973 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (66 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (20,485 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (3,507 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 373 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, you would need at least 3,968,113 Franc
(€6,053)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,820,000 Franc
in Abidjan.
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