- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Ghana
- Auckland
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (GH₵55) | GH₵56 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (GH₵36) | GH₵28 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (GH₵26) | GH₵17 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.12 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (GH₵21) | GH₵11 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (GH₵23) | GH₵11 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$9 (GH₵27) | GH₵39 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.83 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.54 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.81 (GH₵15) | GH₵4.37 | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (GH₵57) | GH₵29 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.49 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.26 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,657 (GH₵8,345) | GH₵11,045 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,359 (GH₵7,408) | GH₵5,252 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$377 (GH₵1,185) | GH₵457 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,097 (GH₵6,587) | GH₵4,531 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,547 (GH₵4,859) | GH₵2,083 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$284 (GH₵891) | GH₵227 | + 292% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$72 (GH₵227) | GH₵97 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$606 (GH₵1,903) | GH₵2,183 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$136 (GH₵428) | GH₵590 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (GH₵28) | GH₵38 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (GH₵78) | GH₵50 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 98% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$105 (GH₵330) | GH₵165 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$66 (GH₵208) | GH₵104 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$163 (GH₵512) | GH₵270 | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$181 (GH₵569) | GH₵282 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 209% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 209% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,231 (GH₵104,369) | GH₵42,068 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.00 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.04 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$194 (GH₵610) | GH₵150 | + 306% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (GH₵91) | GH₵49 | + 84% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$14 (GH₵45) | GH₵20 | + 122% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (GH₵22) | GH₵28 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$49 (GH₵154) | GH₵153 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$10 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (GH₵20) | GH₵18 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$6 (GH₵19) | GH₵19 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.87 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.84 (GH₵12) | GH₵12 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (GH₵74) | GH₵26 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 84% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$65 (GH₵204) | GH₵91 | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (GH₵108) | GH₵56 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$181 (GH₵568) | GH₵74 | + 667% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$98 (GH₵306) | GH₵226 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (GH₵51) | GH₵20 | + 158% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.85 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$10 (GH₵31) | GH₵8 | + 291% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | NZ$641 (GH₵2,014) | GH₵2,070 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (GH₵1.39) | GH₵0.47 | + 195% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$87 (GH₵274) | GH₵289 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$27 (GH₵85) | GH₵8 | + 967% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,305 prices entered by 473 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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For example, you would need at least GH₵55,826
(NZ$17,775)
in Auckland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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