- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Ghana
- Auckland
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$19 (GH₵59) | GH₵38 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (GH₵35) | GH₵26 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (GH₵25) | GH₵19 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.09 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (GH₵20) | GH₵16 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (GH₵21) | GH₵10 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (GH₵24) | GH₵32 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.86 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.39 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.48 (GH₵14) | GH₵5.41 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (GH₵55) | GH₵23 | + 132% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.22 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.22 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.54 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 43% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$3,026 (GH₵9,588) | GH₵12,000 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,272 (GH₵7,199) | GH₵4,858 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$329 (GH₵1,042) | GH₵325 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,935 (GH₵6,131) | GH₵2,089 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,492 (GH₵4,727) | GH₵1,403 | + 237% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$226 (GH₵717) | GH₵244 | + 193% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$69 (GH₵219) | GH₵108 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$692 (GH₵2,194) | GH₵2,180 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$206 (GH₵652) | GH₵632 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$8 (GH₵25) | GH₵35 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$27 (GH₵87) | GH₵39 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 107% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$101 (GH₵320) | GH₵172 | + 86% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$74 (GH₵234) | GH₵103 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$153 (GH₵486) | GH₵280 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$196 (GH₵620) | GH₵302 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 184% | |||
| Transportation in Auckland (New Zealand) is 184% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,731 (GH₵106,885) | GH₵53,700 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.91 (GH₵6) | GH₵3.88 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$177 (GH₵561) | GH₵150 | + 273% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$31 (GH₵98) | GH₵47 | + 110% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (GH₵22) | GH₵31 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$47 (GH₵149) | GH₵163 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$9 (GH₵27) | GH₵24 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.96 (GH₵19) | GH₵18 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$4.16 (GH₵13) | GH₵16 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.47 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.25 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$24 (GH₵75) | GH₵25 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 71% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (GH₵180) | GH₵90 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (GH₵111) | GH₵54 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$92 (GH₵293) | GH₵76 | + 283% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$99 (GH₵312) | GH₵236 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (GH₵52) | GH₵21 | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.92 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (GH₵30) | GH₵7 | + 300% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | NZ$742 (GH₵2,350) | GH₵2,394 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.44 (GH₵1.39) | GH₵0.47 | + 192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (GH₵210) | GH₵312 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$26 (GH₵82) | GH₵8 | + 915% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,110 prices entered by 433 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
NZD
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For example, you would need at least GH₵65,396
(NZ$20,638)
in Auckland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵38,000
in Accra.
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