Cost of living in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 66% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 53% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr138 (12,162 Franc) | 8,263 Franc | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr88 (7,786 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr40 (3,483 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr13 (1,142 Franc) | 1,176 Franc | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr35 (3,091 Franc) | 1,295 Franc | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr30 (2,677 Franc) | 873 Franc | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr48 (4,260 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr20 (1,781 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr12 (1,093 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr13 (1,133 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr85 (7,528 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr20 (1,748 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr19 (1,690 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 499% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 66% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr19,240 (1,694,177 Franc) | 1,056,270 Franc | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr14,459 (1,273,186 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr1,505 (132,486 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr12,518 (1,102,228 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr9,422 (829,617 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 257% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr1,041 (91,644 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr167 (14,667 Franc) | 22,052 Franc | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr3,044 (268,067 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr577 (50,770 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr70 (6,179 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr226 (19,897 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | + 144% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr761 (67,035 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr351 (30,929 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr774 (68,147 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr1,114 (98,059 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 115% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr293,505 (25,844,564 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr15 (1,336 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr591 (52,077 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 105% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | kr238 (20,964 Franc) | 5,555 Franc | + 277% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 46% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr47 (4,099 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr75 (6,569 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr470 (41,414 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | + 142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr44 (3,833 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr26 (2,260 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr26 (2,292 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr18 (1,571 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr15 (1,283 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr302 (26,594 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | + 308% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Copenhagen (Denmark) is 39% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Copenhagen | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr421 (37,086 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr251 (22,111 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr866 (76,252 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 377% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr793 (69,857 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr118 (10,366 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr42 (3,710 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr50 (4,408 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 307% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr3,852 (339,181 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr1.00 (88 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr295 (25,992 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr60 (5,320 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 513% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 605 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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