- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Ghana
- Cuenca
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.25 (GH₵14) | GH₵43 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.01 (GH₵22) | GH₵30 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.55 (GH₵16) | GH₵19 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.14 (GH₵5.01) | GH₵10 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.59 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.13 (GH₵4.97) | GH₵12 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.82 (GH₵17) | GH₵37 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.57 (GH₵7) | GH₵15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (GH₵5.47) | GH₵10 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (GH₵5.51) | GH₵5.32 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (GH₵61) | GH₵26 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.62 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (GH₵4.86) | GH₵5.42 | - 10% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 52% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $630 (GH₵2,771) | GH₵11,197 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $435 (GH₵1,913) | GH₵4,896 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $43 (GH₵190) | GH₵325 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $396 (GH₵1,740) | GH₵3,366 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $284 (GH₵1,251) | GH₵1,403 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (GH₵145) | GH₵244 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (GH₵180) | GH₵108 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $766 (GH₵3,369) | GH₵2,180 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (GH₵569) | GH₵632 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.68 (GH₵25) | GH₵35 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.65 (GH₵16) | GH₵38 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 57% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (GH₵218) | GH₵172 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (GH₵188) | GH₵103 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $106 (GH₵465) | GH₵280 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $61 (GH₵268) | GH₵302 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,379 (GH₵124,826) | GH₵60,367 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.40 (GH₵1.76) | GH₵3.62 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (GH₵58) | GH₵150 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (GH₵45) | GH₵46 | - 3% | |
| 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) | $3.93 (GH₵17) | GH₵20 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.62 (GH₵20) | GH₵31 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $22 (GH₵95) | GH₵160 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (GH₵24) | GH₵24 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.50 (GH₵20) | GH₵18 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.62 (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.62 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.07 (GH₵18) | GH₵25 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (GH₵55) | GH₵73 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (GH₵43) | GH₵54 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $16 (GH₵68) | GH₵76 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $25 (GH₵108) | GH₵229 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.22 (GH₵23) | GH₵21 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.58 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.15 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 22% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $299 (GH₵1,315) | GH₵812 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (GH₵0.63) | GH₵0.47 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (GH₵133) | GH₵312 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.16 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 663 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 32% 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₵22,367
($5,085)
in Cuenca.
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