Cost of living in Germany compared to Ivory Coast
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is about the same as in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (9,533 Franc) | 11,351 Franc | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (6,453 Franc) | 5,133 Franc | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.46 (3,590 Franc) | 3,484 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (817 Franc) | 1,235 Franc | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.08 (2,678 Franc) | 1,146 Franc | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.07 (2,019 Franc) | 756 Franc | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,165 Franc) | 3,375 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.65 (1,740 Franc) | 1,812 Franc | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.92 (1,260 Franc) | 535 Franc | + 136% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.02 (669 Franc) | 544 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (3,945 Franc) | 12,000 Franc | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.16 (1,416 Franc) | 1,946 Franc | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.72 (1,127 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 40% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,993 (1,309,412 Franc) | 811,111 Franc | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,565 (1,028,182 Franc) | 935,131 Franc | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €243 (159,870 Franc) | 180,000 Franc | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,217 (799,682 Franc) | 555,411 Franc | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €925 (607,565 Franc) | 111,500 Franc | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €214 (140,438 Franc) | 50,694 Franc | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €37 (24,107 Franc) | 23,845 Franc | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €364 (238,919 Franc) | 233,381 Franc | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €114 (74,881 Franc) | 91,893 Franc | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (6,258 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (10,931 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is about the same as in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (56,419 Franc) | 45,989 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €37 (24,052 Franc) | 30,425 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (58,122 Franc) | 41,845 Franc | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (75,432 Franc) | 68,604 Franc | + 10% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 61% more expensive than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,308 (19,909,187 Franc) | 14,174,100 Franc | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (1,213 Franc) | 688 Franc | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (39,294 Franc) | 22,500 Franc | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 7% cheaper than in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (5,561 Franc) | 1,728 Franc | + 222% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (4,951 Franc) | 4,822 Franc | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €72 (47,147 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.24 (2,127 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.68 (1,762 Franc) | 2,669 Franc | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.18 (2,090 Franc) | 9,600 Franc | - 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.78 (1,169 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.61 (1,058 Franc) | 2,266 Franc | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (14,178 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is about the same as in Ivory Coast | ||||
| Germany | Ivory Coast | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (29,027 Franc) | 25,000 Franc | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €24 (16,064 Franc) | 5,538 Franc | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €177 (116,365 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (40,634 Franc) | 46,638 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (6,532 Franc) | 5,544 Franc | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.52 (2,310 Franc) | 3,150 Franc | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (2,669 Franc) | 500 Franc | + 434% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €617 (405,285 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (68 Franc) | 90 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (26,198 Franc) | 44,231 Franc | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €8 (5,258 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 601% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,820 prices entered by 426 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Germany is 25% more expensive than in Ivory Coast
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