- Cost of Living
- Algeria
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- Batna City
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Batna City, Algeria compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Batna City (Algeria) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 833 Dinar (GH₵32) | GH₵56 | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 550 Dinar (GH₵21) | GH₵28 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 183 Dinar (GH₵7) | GH₵17 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 66 Dinar (GH₵2.57) | GH₵10 | - 75% | |
12 eggs, large | 225 Dinar (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 83 Dinar (GH₵3.20) | GH₵11 | - 71% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 325 Dinar (GH₵13) | GH₵39 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 245 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵17 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 63 Dinar (GH₵2.43) | GH₵10 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 Dinar (GH₵8) | GH₵4.37 | + 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Dinar (GH₵155) | GH₵29 | + 435% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 130 Dinar (GH₵5.05) | GH₵10 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 40 Dinar (GH₵1.55) | GH₵4.95 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Batna City (Algeria) is 70% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 24,250 Dinar (GH₵941) | GH₵11,045 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,667 Dinar (GH₵647) | GH₵5,252 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (GH₵194) | GH₵457 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 Dinar (GH₵699) | GH₵4,531 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 13,000 Dinar (GH₵505) | GH₵2,083 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,000 Dinar (GH₵116) | GH₵227 | - 49% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 4,333 Dinar (GH₵168) | GH₵97 | + 74% | |
40” flat screen TV | 35,667 Dinar (GH₵1,384) | GH₵2,183 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,000 Dinar (GH₵737) | GH₵590 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 Dinar (GH₵9) | GH₵38 | - 77% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵50 | - | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in Batna City (Algeria) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,467 Dinar (GH₵135) | GH₵165 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,599 Dinar (GH₵140) | GH₵104 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,000 Dinar (GH₵311) | GH₵270 | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 8,934 Dinar (GH₵347) | GH₵282 | + 23% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Batna City (Algeria) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,832,800 Dinar (GH₵187,581) | GH₵42,068 | + 346% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 30 Dinar (GH₵1.18) | GH₵4.04 | - 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 3,500 Dinar (GH₵136) | GH₵150 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Batna City (Algeria) is 39% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 450 Dinar (GH₵17) | GH₵28 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,500 Dinar (GH₵58) | GH₵153 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 375 Dinar (GH₵15) | GH₵18 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 Dinar (GH₵8) | GH₵19 | - 59% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 150 Dinar (GH₵5.82) | GH₵9 | - 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 150 Dinar (GH₵5.82) | GH₵12 | - 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 Dinar (GH₵8) | GH₵26 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Batna City (Algeria) is 42% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 800 Dinar (GH₵31) | GH₵91 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | GH₵56 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 3,000 Dinar (GH₵116) | GH₵226 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 150 Dinar (GH₵5.82) | GH₵20 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Dinar (GH₵1.94) | GH₵13 | - 85% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵8 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 Dinar (GH₵0.39) | GH₵0.47 | - 18% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,200 Dinar (GH₵47) | GH₵289 | - 84% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dinar (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 22% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Batna City (Algeria) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵36,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵23,616
(608,430 Dinar)
in Batna City.
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