Cost of living in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (10,181 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (6,201 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.77 (3,128 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.17 (765 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.14 (2,716 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.60 (1,708 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,184 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.66 (1,743 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.78 (1,166 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.10 (723 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (3,987 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (1,119 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (1,064 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 277% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,228 (1,461,058 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,607 (1,053,934 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (131,656 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,527 (1,001,539 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,043 (683,912 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (104,039 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (15,990 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €427 (279,862 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €116 (75,982 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (5,211 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (11,390 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €94 (61,579 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (22,353 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (57,783 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (87,827 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 60% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,219 (17,193,463 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.75 (1,150 Franc) | 647 Franc | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (39,247 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (14,627 Franc) | 5,548 Franc | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (5,073 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (7,142 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (49,148 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.89 (2,550 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (1,639 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.32 (2,180 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.38 (906 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.90 (1,243 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (15,039 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Frankfurt am Main (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Frankfurt am Main | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €49 (32,456 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €27 (17,916 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (62,004 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 288% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €88 (57,640 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | + 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (7,674 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.96 (2,597 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.54 (2,976 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €593 (388,627 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (57 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (35,250 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,827 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 457% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 151 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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