- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- Ghana
- Auckland
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Auckland, New Zealand compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Auckland (New Zealand) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (GH₵58) | GH₵43 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (GH₵34) | GH₵30 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (GH₵26) | GH₵19 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.06 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$6 (GH₵21) | GH₵12 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (GH₵20) | GH₵12 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (GH₵24) | GH₵37 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$3.89 (GH₵12) | GH₵15 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.41 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.86 (GH₵12) | GH₵5.32 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (GH₵56) | GH₵26 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.13 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$2.12 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.42 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Auckland (New Zealand) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$2,993 (GH₵9,583) | GH₵11,197 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,167 (GH₵6,939) | GH₵4,896 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$310 (GH₵992) | GH₵325 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,792 (GH₵5,736) | GH₵3,366 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$1,356 (GH₵4,342) | GH₵1,403 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$243 (GH₵779) | GH₵244 | + 218% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$73 (GH₵234) | GH₵108 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$683 (GH₵2,187) | GH₵2,180 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$178 (GH₵570) | GH₵632 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$8 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$25 (GH₵80) | GH₵38 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Auckland (New Zealand) is 129% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$107 (GH₵341) | GH₵172 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$81 (GH₵259) | GH₵103 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$164 (GH₵525) | GH₵280 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$219 (GH₵700) | GH₵302 | + 132% | |
| 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$33,663 (GH₵107,772) | GH₵60,367 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.87 (GH₵5.98) | GH₵3.62 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$176 (GH₵565) | GH₵150 | + 276% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$32 (GH₵104) | GH₵46 | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Auckland (New Zealand) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$18 (GH₵58) | GH₵20 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$6 (GH₵19) | GH₵31 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (GH₵154) | GH₵160 | - 4% | |
| 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 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$4.02 (GH₵13) | GH₵16 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.32 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$2.85 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$25 (GH₵81) | GH₵25 | + 226% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Auckland (New Zealand) is 87% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$57 (GH₵182) | GH₵73 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$35 (GH₵112) | GH₵54 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$133 (GH₵425) | GH₵76 | + 457% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$96 (GH₵309) | GH₵229 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$16 (GH₵51) | GH₵21 | + 144% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$4.75 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$9 (GH₵29) | GH₵8 | + 274% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$269 (GH₵860) | GH₵812 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.50 (GH₵1.60) | GH₵0.47 | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (GH₵199) | GH₵312 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (GH₵79) | GH₵8 | + 872% | |
| TOTAL | + 70% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,997 prices entered by 409 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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(NZ$16,956)
in Auckland
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵32,000
in Accra.
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