Cost of living in Berlin (Germany) is 31% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 22% | |||
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| Food in Berlin (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Berlin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (9,347 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (6,813 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (4,030 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.23 (806 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.31 (2,835 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.39 (2,234 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,239 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.80 (1,842 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.13 (1,404 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (778 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (4,013 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (1,189 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.88 (1,235 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 338% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Berlin (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Berlin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,457 (1,617,158 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,611 (1,060,428 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €247 (162,466 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,340 (881,707 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €933 (613,921 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €172 (113,302 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (23,939 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €499 (328,210 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €96 (63,482 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (4,065 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (10,491 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Berlin (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Berlin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (56,012 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (23,082 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (58,638 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (87,927 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 54% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Berlin (Germany) is 51% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Berlin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €34,160 (22,481,835 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (1,148 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €48 (31,835 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (15,493 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | + 179% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Berlin (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Berlin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (5,184 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.27 (3,466 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (37,072 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.33 (2,848 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.80 (1,844 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.08 (2,030 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (1,097 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.01 (1,326 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (14,839 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Berlin (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Berlin | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (30,213 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (16,151 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €139 (91,459 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 472% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (41,852 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (8,008 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.77 (2,482 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (2,633 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €776 (511,008 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (62 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €36 (23,557 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,175 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 497% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 509 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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