- Cost of Living
- East Timor
- Ghana
- Dili
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dili, East Timor compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dili (East Timor) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (GH₵45) | GH₵38 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵28 | + 14% | |
| 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₵10 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.38 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.65 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $13 (GH₵57) | GH₵31 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.51 (GH₵20) | GH₵15 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (GH₵12) | GH₵8 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.25 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (GH₵63) | GH₵23 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.54 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.30 (GH₵5.71) | GH₵4.32 | + 32% | |
| 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₵10,287) | GH₵11,197 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,221 (GH₵5,368) | GH₵4,896 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (GH₵662) | GH₵325 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,227 (GH₵5,397) | GH₵3,326 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $941 (GH₵4,140) | GH₵1,403 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (GH₵367) | GH₵244 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $107 (GH₵469) | GH₵108 | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $999 (GH₵4,393) | GH₵2,180 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $389 (GH₵1,713) | GH₵632 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (GH₵34) | GH₵35 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $2.50 (GH₵11) | GH₵38 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | + 91% | |||
| Clothes in Dili (East Timor) is 91% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $90 (GH₵396) | GH₵172 | + 130% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (GH₵220) | GH₵103 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (GH₵397) | GH₵280 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (GH₵352) | GH₵302 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Dili (East Timor) is 16% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,935 (GH₵114,075) | GH₵59,955 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 (GH₵5.58) | GH₵3.62 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (GH₵111) | GH₵150 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| 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 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (GH₵53) | GH₵31 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $54 (GH₵239) | GH₵160 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵24 | + 65% | |
| 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 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.24 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.33 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (GH₵90) | GH₵25 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Dili (East Timor) is 70% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $24 (GH₵107) | GH₵73 | + 48% | |
| 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₵251) | GH₵229 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (GH₵30) | GH₵21 | + 41% | |
| 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₵19) | GH₵8 | + 139% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $700 (GH₵3,079) | GH₵812 | + 279% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (GH₵1.46) | GH₵0.47 | + 207% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (GH₵277) | GH₵312 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $1.63 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 425 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dili (East Timor) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵47,906
($10,891)
in Dili
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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