- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Ghana
- Dili
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dili, East Timor compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dili (East Timor) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (GH₵45) | GH₵38 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵26 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.80 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.27 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.65 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (GH₵56) | GH₵32 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (GH₵20) | GH₵13 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.41 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (GH₵62) | GH₵23 | + 165% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.54 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (GH₵5.69) | GH₵4.54 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Dili (East Timor) is 42% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,339 (GH₵10,243) | GH₵12,000 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,221 (GH₵5,345) | GH₵4,858 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (GH₵660) | GH₵325 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,227 (GH₵5,374) | GH₵2,089 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $941 (GH₵4,122) | GH₵1,403 | + 194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (GH₵365) | GH₵244 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $107 (GH₵467) | GH₵108 | + 331% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $999 (GH₵4,374) | GH₵2,180 | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $389 (GH₵1,705) | GH₵632 | + 170% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (GH₵34) | GH₵35 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (GH₵11) | GH₵39 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Dili (East Timor) is 73% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (GH₵241) | GH₵172 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (GH₵219) | GH₵103 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (GH₵395) | GH₵280 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (GH₵350) | GH₵302 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Dili (East Timor) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,935 (GH₵113,588) | GH₵53,700 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 (GH₵5.55) | GH₵3.88 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (GH₵111) | GH₵150 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Dili (East Timor) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (GH₵47) | GH₵20 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵31 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (GH₵238) | GH₵163 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (GH₵39) | GH₵24 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.92 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.18 (GH₵14) | GH₵16 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (GH₵89) | GH₵25 | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Dili (East Timor) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (GH₵107) | GH₵90 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (GH₵61) | GH₵54 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (GH₵250) | GH₵236 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (GH₵29) | GH₵21 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.65 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.22 (GH₵18) | GH₵7 | + 149% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | GH₵2,394 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (GH₵1.57) | GH₵0.47 | + 231% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (GH₵276) | GH₵312 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.63 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 12% | |
| 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 365 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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₵50,771
($11,592)
in Dili
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵39,000
in Accra.
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