- Cost of Living
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Greece compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens (Greece) is 2% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵38 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.31 (GH₵22) | GH₵19 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (GH₵6) | GH₵10 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.83 (GH₵20) | GH₵11 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.44 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.25 (GH₵17) | GH₵31 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵15 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (GH₵4.21) | GH₵8 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (GH₵3.07) | GH₵5.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (GH₵43) | GH₵23 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.02 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (GH₵4.61) | GH₵4.32 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 46% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €540 (GH₵2,767) | GH₵11,197 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €481 (GH₵2,462) | GH₵4,896 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (GH₵632) | GH₵325 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €469 (GH₵2,403) | GH₵3,326 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €318 (GH₵1,628) | GH₵1,403 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €69 (GH₵352) | GH₵244 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (GH₵87) | GH₵108 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €364 (GH₵1,866) | GH₵2,180 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (GH₵561) | GH₵632 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵35 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (GH₵32) | GH₵38 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 72% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (GH₵371) | GH₵172 | + 116% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (GH₵167) | GH₵103 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (GH₵448) | GH₵280 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (GH₵493) | GH₵302 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 49% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,371 (GH₵124,865) | GH₵59,955 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 (GH₵5.74) | GH₵3.62 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (GH₵179) | GH₵150 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (GH₵68) | GH₵46 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €2.66 (GH₵14) | GH₵20 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵31 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (GH₵201) | GH₵160 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.16 (GH₵21) | GH₵24 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.10 (GH₵21) | GH₵18 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.97 (GH₵20) | GH₵16 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.62 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (GH₵62) | GH₵25 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 14% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (GH₵140) | GH₵73 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (GH₵76) | GH₵54 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €39 (GH₵200) | GH₵76 | + 162% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (GH₵179) | GH₵229 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (GH₵48) | GH₵21 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.81 (GH₵20) | GH₵13 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.55 (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €209 (GH₵1,070) | GH₵812 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (GH₵0.46) | GH₵0.47 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (GH₵201) | GH₵312 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 (GH₵14) | GH₵8 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,757 prices entered by 417 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,484
(€5,950)
in Athens.
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