- Cost of Living
- Greece
- Ghana
- Athens
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Greece compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Athens (Greece) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵56 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵28 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.66 (GH₵25) | GH₵17 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.37 (GH₵24) | GH₵11 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.25 (GH₵18) | GH₵39 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (GH₵8) | GH₵17 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (GH₵5.01) | GH₵10 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (GH₵3.26) | GH₵4.37 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (GH₵49) | GH₵29 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (GH₵4.89) | GH₵4.95 | - 1% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 45% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €540 (GH₵2,937) | GH₵11,045 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €505 (GH₵2,746) | GH₵5,252 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (GH₵718) | GH₵457 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €491 (GH₵2,672) | GH₵4,531 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (GH₵1,618) | GH₵2,083 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (GH₵473) | GH₵227 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (GH₵93) | GH₵97 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €329 (GH₵1,787) | GH₵2,183 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (GH₵542) | GH₵590 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵38 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵50 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 109% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (GH₵448) | GH₵165 | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (GH₵205) | GH₵104 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (GH₵502) | GH₵270 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (GH₵552) | GH₵282 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 55% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,910 (GH₵108,276) | GH₵42,068 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.04 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (GH₵190) | GH₵150 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (GH₵66) | GH₵49 | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 32% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.14 (GH₵17) | GH₵20 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (GH₵60) | GH₵28 | + 117% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (GH₵224) | GH₵153 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.44 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (GH₵22) | GH₵18 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 (GH₵21) | GH₵19 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (GH₵12) | GH₵12 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (GH₵68) | GH₵26 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (GH₵166) | GH₵91 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (GH₵81) | GH₵56 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (GH₵229) | GH₵74 | + 209% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (GH₵190) | GH₵226 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (GH₵51) | GH₵20 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.71 (GH₵20) | GH₵13 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.55 (GH₵14) | GH₵8 | + 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (GH₵3,175) | GH₵2,070 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (GH₵0.49) | GH₵0.47 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (GH₵210) | GH₵289 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 (GH₵15) | GH₵8 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,471 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
5.438
GHS
/
EUR
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is about the same as in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵31,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,513
(€5,611)
in Athens.
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