- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Duisburg
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Duisburg, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Duisburg (Germany) is 3% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (GH₵57) | GH₵56 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.20 (GH₵17) | GH₵17 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.69 (GH₵3.75) | GH₵10 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.13 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.34 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.07 (GH₵22) | GH₵39 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.16 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (GH₵4.62) | GH₵4.37 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.50 (GH₵30) | GH₵29 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Duisburg (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (GH₵6,300) | GH₵11,045 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €517 (GH₵2,810) | GH₵5,252 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 (GH₵1,109) | GH₵457 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €569 (GH₵3,093) | GH₵4,531 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €323 (GH₵1,758) | GH₵2,083 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €157 (GH₵851) | GH₵227 | + 275% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (GH₵122) | GH₵97 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €450 (GH₵2,447) | GH₵2,183 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (GH₵326) | GH₵590 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (GH₵49) | GH₵38 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵62) | GH₵50 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Duisburg (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €68 (GH₵369) | GH₵165 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €28 (GH₵152) | GH₵104 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (GH₵489) | GH₵270 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €73 (GH₵396) | GH₵282 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Duisburg (Germany) is 96% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,942 (GH₵108,453) | GH₵42,068 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.04 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (GH₵297) | GH₵150 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Duisburg (Germany) is 6% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵20 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵153 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.50 (GH₵14) | GH₵20 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.79 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.99 (GH₵11) | GH₵19 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.15 (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (GH₵12) | GH₵12 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (GH₵109) | GH₵26 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Duisburg (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (GH₵156) | GH₵91 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (GH₵111) | GH₵56 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €20 (GH₵106) | GH₵74 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (GH₵183) | GH₵226 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵44) | GH₵20 | + 121% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.50 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.12 (GH₵12) | GH₵8 | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (GH₵0.49) | GH₵0.47 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (GH₵109) | GH₵289 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵8 | + 241% | |
| 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 237 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Duisburg (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵36,422
(€6,697)
in Duisburg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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