Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 14% | |||
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| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (9,765 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (5,537 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (2,660 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.04 (685 Franc) | 1,228 Franc | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.27 (2,143 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (1,950 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.17 (3,388 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.52 (1,656 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (1,167 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (659 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (5,072 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.66 (1,087 Franc) | 1,576 Franc | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 (955 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,732 (1,136,104 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,264 (828,719 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €212 (139,280 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,059 (694,809 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €705 (462,259 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €131 (85,756 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (16,427 Franc) | 22,389 Franc | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €343 (224,683 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €101 (66,036 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (4,692 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (9,437 Franc) | 8,170 Franc | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (53,901 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (27,236 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (60,347 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €91 (59,394 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 100% 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 | €20,632 (13,531,476 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (1,141 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €94 (61,928 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 144% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (13,104 Franc) | 5,471 Franc | + 140% | |
| 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 (4,106 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (6,669 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (30,469 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (2,082 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.17 (1,423 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.97 (1,289 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.45 (949 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.60 (1,050 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (13,181 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 102% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Cologne | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (23,549 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (13,328 Franc) | 9,129 Franc | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €129 (84,574 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 429% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (40,716 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,445 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (1,892 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (2,801 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 159% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (326,546 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (54 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (28,227 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (4,223 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 387% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 105 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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