- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Ghana
- Dili
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dili, East Timor compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dili (East Timor) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (GH₵45) | GH₵72 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵34) | GH₵32 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.13 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.26 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (GH₵61) | GH₵39 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (GH₵16) | GH₵17 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.37 | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (GH₵70) | GH₵37 | + 90% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.56 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.38 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Dili (East Timor) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,471 (GH₵11,658) | GH₵11,521 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,421 (GH₵6,707) | GH₵5,451 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (GH₵711) | GH₵526 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,449 (GH₵6,839) | GH₵5,120 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,004 (GH₵4,738) | GH₵2,072 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (GH₵393) | GH₵227 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $107 (GH₵503) | GH₵100 | + 404% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $999 (GH₵4,713) | GH₵2,183 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $389 (GH₵1,837) | GH₵590 | + 212% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (GH₵37) | GH₵38 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (GH₵12) | GH₵59 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Dili (East Timor) is 96% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (GH₵260) | GH₵154 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (GH₵236) | GH₵105 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (GH₵426) | GH₵270 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (GH₵377) | GH₵255 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Dili (East Timor) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,935 (GH₵122,374) | GH₵42,068 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 (GH₵5.98) | GH₵4.12 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (GH₵119) | GH₵150 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Dili (East Timor) is 40% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (GH₵51) | GH₵20 | + 149% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (GH₵57) | GH₵28 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (GH₵257) | GH₵153 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (GH₵42) | GH₵20 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.92 (GH₵14) | GH₵18 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.18 (GH₵15) | GH₵21 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (GH₵96) | GH₵27 | + 252% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Dili (East Timor) is 41% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (GH₵115) | GH₵97 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (GH₵64) | GH₵54 | + 19% | |
| 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 | $57 (GH₵270) | GH₵226 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵21 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.22 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 153% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (GH₵1.69) | GH₵0.47 | + 258% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (GH₵297) | GH₵263 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 249 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Dili (East Timor) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵50,409
($10,683)
in Dili
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵38,000
in Accra.
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