- Cost of Living
- Ecuador
- Ghana
- Cuenca
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cuenca, Ecuador compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 35% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $3.83 (GH₵17) | GH₵43 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $4.95 (GH₵21) | GH₵30 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (GH₵15) | GH₵19 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (GH₵4.96) | GH₵10 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.52 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.13 (GH₵4.88) | GH₵12 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.89 (GH₵17) | GH₵37 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $1.87 (GH₵8) | GH₵15 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.24 (GH₵5.36) | GH₵10 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.20 (GH₵5.17) | GH₵5.32 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (GH₵58) | GH₵26 | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.58 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.11 (GH₵4.77) | GH₵5.42 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 45% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $663 (GH₵2,861) | GH₵8,304 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $435 (GH₵1,876) | GH₵4,896 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $42 (GH₵180) | GH₵325 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $411 (GH₵1,775) | GH₵3,366 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $298 (GH₵1,285) | GH₵1,403 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $33 (GH₵143) | GH₵244 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (GH₵182) | GH₵108 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $791 (GH₵3,414) | GH₵2,180 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (GH₵538) | GH₵632 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.94 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.95 (GH₵17) | GH₵38 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 56% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (GH₵235) | GH₵172 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (GH₵189) | GH₵103 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (GH₵430) | GH₵280 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $62 (GH₵266) | GH₵302 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 26% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,172 (GH₵99,951) | GH₵60,367 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.40 (GH₵1.72) | GH₵3.62 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $13 (GH₵57) | GH₵150 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $10 (GH₵44) | GH₵46 | - 5% | |
| 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) | $4.11 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.93 (GH₵21) | GH₵31 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $21 (GH₵90) | GH₵160 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (GH₵28) | GH₵24 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (GH₵19) | GH₵18 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.92 (GH₵17) | GH₵16 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.54 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $4.43 (GH₵19) | GH₵25 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 17% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $13 (GH₵56) | GH₵73 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $10 (GH₵45) | GH₵54 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $18 (GH₵76) | GH₵76 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $29 (GH₵125) | GH₵229 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.47 (GH₵24) | GH₵21 | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.42 (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.24 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 24% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $268 (GH₵1,157) | GH₵809 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (GH₵0.62) | GH₵0.47 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (GH₵135) | GH₵312 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.16 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 659 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cuenca (Ecuador) is 31% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵15,625
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵10,811
($2,506)
in Cuenca.
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