- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Ghana
- Auckland
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (GH₵57) | GH₵38 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (GH₵26) | GH₵19 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.10 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (GH₵20) | GH₵13 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (GH₵21) | GH₵10 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (GH₵24) | GH₵32 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.80 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.36 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.24 (GH₵14) | GH₵5.25 | + 160% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$18 (GH₵56) | GH₵23 | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.18 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.13 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.30 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$3,023 (GH₵9,705) | GH₵11,197 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,229 (GH₵7,157) | GH₵4,896 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$332 (GH₵1,066) | GH₵325 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,918 (GH₵6,157) | GH₵3,025 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,464 (GH₵4,702) | GH₵1,403 | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$245 (GH₵787) | GH₵244 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$66 (GH₵213) | GH₵108 | + 97% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$723 (GH₵2,320) | GH₵2,180 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$180 (GH₵578) | GH₵632 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$8 (GH₵25) | GH₵35 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (GH₵88) | GH₵38 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | + 111% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 111% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$108 (GH₵346) | GH₵172 | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$72 (GH₵230) | GH₵103 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$157 (GH₵505) | GH₵280 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$208 (GH₵666) | GH₵302 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 192% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,953 (GH₵109,013) | GH₵53,700 | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.89 (GH₵6) | GH₵3.67 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (GH₵569) | GH₵150 | + 278% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$30 (GH₵97) | GH₵46 | + 112% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 13% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$16 (GH₵52) | GH₵20 | + 164% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (GH₵22) | GH₵31 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$46 (GH₵149) | GH₵160 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$10 (GH₵32) | GH₵24 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$6 (GH₵20) | GH₵18 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$4.21 (GH₵14) | GH₵16 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.56 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.30 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (GH₵77) | GH₵25 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 78% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$56 (GH₵181) | GH₵73 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$34 (GH₵110) | GH₵54 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$83 (GH₵265) | GH₵76 | + 248% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$96 (GH₵308) | GH₵229 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (GH₵51) | GH₵21 | + 143% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.76 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (GH₵30) | GH₵8 | + 288% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$260 (GH₵834) | GH₵812 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.50 (GH₵1.59) | GH₵0.47 | + 235% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$55 (GH₵177) | GH₵312 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$26 (GH₵83) | GH₵8 | + 922% | |
| TOTAL | + 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,019 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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(NZ$18,553)
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GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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