- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Duisburg
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Duisburg, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Duisburg (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (GH₵45) | GH₵43 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (GH₵31) | GH₵30 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (GH₵16) | GH₵19 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.70 (GH₵3.34) | GH₵10 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.64 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (GH₵6) | GH₵12 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (GH₵20) | GH₵37 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (GH₵10) | GH₵15 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.19 (GH₵15) | GH₵10 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.03 (GH₵4.96) | GH₵5.32 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.79 (GH₵28) | GH₵26 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €2.02 (GH₵10) | GH₵5.42 | + 79% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Duisburg (Germany) is 9% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (GH₵5,556) | GH₵8,304 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €543 (GH₵2,606) | GH₵4,896 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 (GH₵978) | GH₵325 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €610 (GH₵2,923) | GH₵3,366 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €357 (GH₵1,713) | GH₵1,403 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €157 (GH₵751) | GH₵244 | + 207% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €25 (GH₵121) | GH₵108 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (GH₵2,158) | GH₵2,180 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €50 (GH₵240) | GH₵632 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (GH₵43) | GH₵35 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵55) | GH₵38 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Duisburg (Germany) is 61% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (GH₵326) | GH₵172 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €35 (GH₵169) | GH₵103 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (GH₵474) | GH₵280 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (GH₵349) | GH₵302 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Duisburg (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,942 (GH₵95,640) | GH₵60,367 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €54 (GH₵258) | GH₵150 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Duisburg (Germany) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (GH₵24) | GH₵20 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.50 (GH₵12) | GH₵24 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.65 (GH₵8) | GH₵18 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (GH₵10) | GH₵16 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.10 (GH₵5.28) | GH₵9 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (GH₵96) | GH₵25 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Duisburg (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (GH₵146) | GH₵73 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (GH₵93) | GH₵54 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (GH₵94) | GH₵76 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (GH₵162) | GH₵229 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵39) | GH₵21 | + 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.02 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €100 (GH₵480) | GH₵809 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (GH₵0.43) | GH₵0.47 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €26 (GH₵123) | GH₵312 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (GH₵24) | GH₵8 | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 374 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵13,707
(€2,858)
in Duisburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵12,500
in Accra.
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