- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Ghana
- Cuenca
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 30% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.46 (GH₵15) | GH₵38 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.71 (GH₵21) | GH₵28 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.17 (GH₵14) | GH₵19 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (GH₵4.83) | GH₵10 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.56 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.15 (GH₵5.06) | GH₵11 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.70 (GH₵21) | GH₵31 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.63 (GH₵7) | GH₵15 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.12 (GH₵4.92) | GH₵8 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.25 (GH₵5.49) | GH₵5.25 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (GH₵60) | GH₵23 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.04 (GH₵4.56) | GH₵4.32 | + 6% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 53% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $634 (GH₵2,788) | GH₵11,197 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $417 (GH₵1,832) | GH₵4,896 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $46 (GH₵203) | GH₵325 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $396 (GH₵1,740) | GH₵3,025 | - 42% | |
| 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) | $36 (GH₵158) | GH₵108 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $715 (GH₵3,144) | GH₵2,180 | + 44% | |
| 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 | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 56% 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 | $64 (GH₵283) | GH₵302 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 11% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,115 (GH₵128,063) | GH₵53,700 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.42 (GH₵1.85) | GH₵3.62 | - 49% | |
| 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 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 19% 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) | $4.39 (GH₵19) | GH₵31 | - 38% | |
| 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 | $1.51 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.88 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.56 (GH₵20) | GH₵25 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 6% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (GH₵58) | GH₵73 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (GH₵44) | GH₵54 | - 17% | |
| 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 | $27 (GH₵119) | GH₵229 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.05 (GH₵22) | GH₵21 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.64 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.19 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $300 (GH₵1,318) | GH₵812 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (GH₵0.77) | GH₵0.47 | + 62% | |
| 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 | - 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 727 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2017.
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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₵34,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵24,064
($5,471)
in Cuenca.
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