Cost of living in Germany compared to Ivory Coast
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Food | - 2% | |||
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Food in Germany is about the same as in Ivory Coast | ||||
Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (9,324 Franc) | 12,858 Franc | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (6,692 Franc) | 5,133 Franc | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (3,931 Franc) | 3,484 Franc | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.22 (801 Franc) | 1,229 Franc | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.15 (2,720 Franc) | 1,751 Franc | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.00 (1,969 Franc) | 542 Franc | + 264% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,087 Franc) | 3,375 Franc | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (1,691 Franc) | 1,812 Franc | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (1,181 Franc) | 535 Franc | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (713 Franc) | 544 Franc | + 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,298 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.90 (1,244 Franc) | 1,946 Franc | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (1,236 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 24% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Germany is 14% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,001 (1,311,367 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,574 (1,031,480 Franc) | 935,131 Franc | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €227 (148,511 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,239 (812,300 Franc) | 555,411 Franc | + 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €904 (592,705 Franc) | 111,500 Franc | + 432% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €163 (106,562 Franc) | 50,694 Franc | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (24,449 Franc) | 22,481 Franc | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | €367 (240,704 Franc) | 233,381 Franc | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €111 (72,440 Franc) | 91,893 Franc | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.91 (3,873 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (11,514 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Ivory Coast | ||||
Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (56,530 Franc) | 45,989 Franc | + 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (24,733 Franc) | 30,425 Franc | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (58,614 Franc) | 41,845 Franc | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (78,834 Franc) | 68,604 Franc | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Germany is 50% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,039 (21,657,372 Franc) | 14,174,100 Franc | + 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.83 (1,196 Franc) | 688 Franc | + 74% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €51 (33,706 Franc) | 22,500 Franc | + 50% | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Germany is 7% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (5,701 Franc) | 1,728 Franc | + 230% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (10,305 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | + 114% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (47,064 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.99 (2,613 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.99 (1,958 Franc) | 2,669 Franc | - 27% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (2,097 Franc) | 9,600 Franc | - 78% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.94 (1,274 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.65 (1,079 Franc) | 2,266 Franc | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (13,537 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 171% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Germany is 6% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (30,473 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 22% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €25 (16,116 Franc) | 5,538 Franc | + 191% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (54,932 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €67 (43,838 Franc) | 46,638 Franc | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (6,753 Franc) | 5,544 Franc | + 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (2,428 Franc) | 3,150 Franc | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.43 (2,905 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 481% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €578 (378,638 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.13 (88 Franc) | 90 Franc | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (26,173 Franc) | 44,231 Franc | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,405 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 621% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,431 prices entered by 386 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Germany is 16% more expensive than in Ivory Coast
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