- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Ghana
- Cuenca
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 37% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.20 (GH₵14) | GH₵56 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.56 (GH₵20) | GH₵28 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.97 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (GH₵4.58) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.68 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.29 (GH₵5.70) | GH₵11 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.46 (GH₵20) | GH₵39 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.85 (GH₵8) | GH₵17 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (GH₵4.96) | GH₵10 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.28 (GH₵5.66) | GH₵4.37 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (GH₵61) | GH₵29 | + 110% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.60 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.04 (GH₵4.62) | GH₵4.95 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 57% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $646 (GH₵2,866) | GH₵11,045 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $418 (GH₵1,852) | GH₵5,252 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $46 (GH₵205) | GH₵457 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $396 (GH₵1,754) | GH₵5,195 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $284 (GH₵1,260) | GH₵2,083 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (GH₵147) | GH₵227 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (GH₵159) | GH₵97 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $715 (GH₵3,169) | GH₵2,183 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (GH₵573) | GH₵590 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.38 (GH₵24) | GH₵38 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.65 (GH₵16) | GH₵50 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 73% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (GH₵242) | GH₵165 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (GH₵207) | GH₵104 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (GH₵458) | GH₵270 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (GH₵283) | GH₵282 | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,115 (GH₵129,082) | GH₵42,068 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.53 (GH₵2.33) | GH₵4.04 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (GH₵58) | GH₵150 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (GH₵44) | GH₵49 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.52 (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.39 (GH₵19) | GH₵28 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (GH₵96) | GH₵153 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (GH₵24) | GH₵20 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.31 (GH₵19) | GH₵18 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (GH₵16) | GH₵19 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.52 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.56 (GH₵20) | GH₵26 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 13% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵91 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (GH₵46) | GH₵56 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $28 (GH₵126) | GH₵74 | + 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $27 (GH₵119) | GH₵226 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $4.77 (GH₵21) | GH₵20 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.58 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.14 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $804 (GH₵3,563) | GH₵2,070 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.54 (GH₵2.41) | GH₵0.47 | + 411% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (GH₵134) | GH₵289 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.00 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 123% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 375 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 29% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵33,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵23,488
($5,298)
in Cuenca.
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