- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Düsseldorf
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵48) | GH₵43 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵30 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (GH₵4.45) | GH₵10 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.47 (GH₵17) | GH₵12 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (GH₵32) | GH₵37 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (GH₵12) | GH₵15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (GH₵3.92) | GH₵5.32 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (GH₵24) | GH₵26 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.10 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.42 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 1% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,523 (GH₵7,375) | GH₵11,197 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (GH₵5,086) | GH₵4,896 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €240 (GH₵1,161) | GH₵325 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (GH₵3,518) | GH₵3,366 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (GH₵2,509) | GH₵1,403 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (GH₵550) | GH₵244 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵125) | GH₵108 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (GH₵1,910) | GH₵2,180 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (GH₵611) | GH₵632 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (GH₵31) | GH₵35 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (GH₵68) | GH₵38 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (GH₵401) | GH₵172 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (GH₵190) | GH₵103 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (GH₵420) | GH₵280 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (GH₵499) | GH₵302 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 100% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵87,182) | GH₵60,367 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.36 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (GH₵344) | GH₵150 | + 129% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (GH₵99) | GH₵46 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵32) | GH₵20 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (GH₵46) | GH₵31 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (GH₵313) | GH₵160 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (GH₵16) | GH₵24 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (GH₵11) | GH₵16 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (GH₵109) | GH₵25 | + 340% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (GH₵186) | GH₵73 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵107) | GH₵54 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (GH₵587) | GH₵76 | + 668% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (GH₵194) | GH₵229 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (GH₵45) | GH₵21 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 118% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €181 (GH₵878) | GH₵812 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (GH₵0.87) | GH₵0.47 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (GH₵182) | GH₵312 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (GH₵24) | GH₵8 | + 198% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 580 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵39,087
(€8,070)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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