Cost of living in Hamburg (Germany) is 48% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali)
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Hamburg (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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Hamburg | Bamako | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (9,885 Franc) | 7,032 Franc | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (5,764 Franc) | 4,200 Franc | + 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.82 (3,813 Franc) | 3,687 Franc | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (852 Franc) | 1,116 Franc | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €5.20 (3,409 Franc) | 977 Franc | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.46 (2,269 Franc) | 5,799 Franc | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (5,210 Franc) | 9,999 Franc | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.81 (1,844 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.20 (1,439 Franc) | 400 Franc | + 260% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (668 Franc) | 686 Franc | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,911 Franc) | 6,400 Franc | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (1,177 Franc) | 1,333 Franc | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.71 (1,122 Franc) | 359 Franc | + 213% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Hamburg (Germany) is 92% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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Hamburg | Bamako | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,748 (1,145,649 Franc) | 436,146 Franc | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,504 (985,975 Franc) | 105,000 Franc | + 839% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €195 (127,657 Franc) | 139,535 Franc | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,302 (853,361 Franc) | 272,675 Franc | + 213% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €968 (634,773 Franc) | 75,000 Franc | + 746% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (74,076 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 196% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (15,636 Franc) | 29,457 Franc | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | €355 (232,788 Franc) | 566,554 Franc | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (73,472 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (4,341 Franc) | 6,500 Franc | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €21 (13,783 Franc) | 9,999 Franc | + 38% | |
Clothes | + 231% | |||
Clothes in Hamburg (Germany) is 231% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €85 (55,400 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €58 (37,975 Franc) | 7,500 Franc | + 406% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (66,999 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 168% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €151 (98,700 Franc) | 17,500 Franc | + 464% | |
Transportation | + 78% | |||
Transportation in Hamburg (Germany) is 78% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,435 (16,017,225 Franc) | 20,000,000 Franc | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (1,138 Franc) | 670 Franc | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €52 (34,035 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 240% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (15,656 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Hamburg (Germany) is 24% cheaper than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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Hamburg | Bamako | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (5,639 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | + 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (6,167 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 147% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €48 (31,361 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 214% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.69 (2,417 Franc) | 9,999 Franc | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.31 (1,517 Franc) | 5,937 Franc | - 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.80 (1,836 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (1,000 Franc) | 1,400 Franc | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.59 (1,040 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (14,004 Franc) | 6,833 Franc | + 105% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Hamburg (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Bamako (Mali) | ||||
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Hamburg | Bamako | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (27,161 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 172% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €23 (15,207 Franc) | 4,333 Franc | + 251% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €116 (75,798 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (41,446 Franc) | 30,128 Franc | + 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (7,103 Franc) | 4,667 Franc | + 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.48 (2,279 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | - 39% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (2,678 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 168% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €460 (301,355 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (60 Franc) | 100 Franc | - 40% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (34,376 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,038 Franc) | 1,249 Franc | + 303% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 73 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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