Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast)
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Food | + 16% | |||
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Food in Cologne (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (11,409 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (6,218 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.04 (3,306 Franc) | 410 Franc | + 706% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (763 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €4.85 (3,182 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (2,015 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.45 (3,570 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.34 (1,535 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (1,395 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (731 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,580 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.10 (1,377 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.25 (817 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,820 (1,192,957 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,340 (878,663 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €188 (123,287 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,116 (731,850 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €836 (547,697 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €134 (88,108 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (17,753 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €480 (314,530 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (59,876 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.59 (3,665 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (10,017 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (56,457 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €48 (31,640 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (59,180 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (75,266 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,416 (18,626,980 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (1,359 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €72 (47,381 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (12,980 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (4,104 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (6,666 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (30,453 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.18 (2,081 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.06 (1,348 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.09 (1,369 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.66 (1,087 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (940 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (14,604 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is about the same as in Yamoussoukro (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (28,916 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (13,321 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €195 (128,106 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €81 (53,255 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,374 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.89 (1,895 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (2,652 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €498 (326,379 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (54 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (21,423 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,464 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 119 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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