Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 34% | |||
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 34% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Munich | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (9,893 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (6,048 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.55 (3,639 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (821 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.76 (2,464 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (1,823 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,213 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.19 (1,439 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.97 (1,294 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (651 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (4,649 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.58 (1,036 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.82 (1,191 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 458% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 112% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Munich | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,475 (1,622,823 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,872 (1,227,677 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €256 (168,194 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,414 (927,150 Franc) | 350,722 Franc | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,058 (694,002 Franc) | 99,394 Franc | + 598% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €159 (104,368 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €36 (23,929 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €435 (285,128 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (113,477 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (3,402 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €18 (11,682 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 53% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Munich | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (56,640 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (21,794 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €91 (59,440 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (75,258 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Munich | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,902 (16,329,484 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.07 (1,354 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (39,688 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (14,243 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 12% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Munich | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (4,426 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (5,543 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (41,396 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.81 (2,498 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.95 (1,282 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.22 (2,110 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (779 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (875 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (14,909 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Munich | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €46 (30,238 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (16,059 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €147 (96,434 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (40,422 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (8,802 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.56 (2,989 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.01 (2,628 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 272% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (324,129 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (77 Franc) | 83 Franc | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (26,783 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,635 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 539% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 174 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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