- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Ghana
- Dili
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dili, East Timor compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dili (East Timor) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (GH₵43) | GH₵56 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵28 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.88 (GH₵17) | GH₵17 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.13 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.26 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.75 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (GH₵57) | GH₵39 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.35 (GH₵15) | GH₵17 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.06 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.37 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (GH₵66) | GH₵29 | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.56 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.38 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.95 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Dili (East Timor) is 43% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,471 (GH₵10,953) | GH₵11,045 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,421 (GH₵6,302) | GH₵5,252 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (GH₵668) | GH₵457 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,449 (GH₵6,426) | GH₵4,531 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,004 (GH₵4,452) | GH₵2,083 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (GH₵370) | GH₵227 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $107 (GH₵473) | GH₵97 | + 389% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $999 (GH₵4,428) | GH₵2,183 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $389 (GH₵1,726) | GH₵590 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (GH₵35) | GH₵38 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (GH₵11) | GH₵50 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Dili (East Timor) is 81% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (GH₵244) | GH₵165 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (GH₵222) | GH₵104 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (GH₵400) | GH₵270 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (GH₵355) | GH₵282 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Dili (East Timor) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,935 (GH₵114,983) | GH₵42,068 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 (GH₵5.62) | GH₵4.04 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (GH₵112) | GH₵150 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Dili (East Timor) is 36% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (GH₵48) | GH₵20 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵28 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (GH₵241) | GH₵153 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.92 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.18 (GH₵14) | GH₵19 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (GH₵90) | GH₵26 | + 245% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dili (East Timor) is 26% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (GH₵108) | GH₵91 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (GH₵61) | GH₵56 | + 9% | |
| 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₵253) | GH₵226 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (GH₵30) | GH₵20 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.22 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 138% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (GH₵1.59) | GH₵0.47 | + 236% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (GH₵279) | GH₵289 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.65 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.434
GHS
/
USD
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Cost of living in Dili (East Timor) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵46,623
($10,516)
in Dili
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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