- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Düsseldorf
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵56) | GH₵72 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵32 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.13 (GH₵23) | GH₵16 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.94 (GH₵5.25) | GH₵10 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.92 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (GH₵34) | GH₵39 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.28 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (GH₵4.51) | GH₵4.37 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵37 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 38% | |
| 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₵8,480) | GH₵11,521 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (GH₵5,848) | GH₵5,451 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (GH₵1,107) | GH₵526 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (GH₵4,045) | GH₵5,120 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (GH₵2,885) | GH₵2,072 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (GH₵641) | GH₵227 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵144) | GH₵100 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (GH₵2,195) | GH₵2,183 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (GH₵706) | GH₵590 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (GH₵34) | GH₵38 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (GH₵74) | GH₵59 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 122% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (GH₵461) | GH₵154 | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (GH₵219) | GH₵105 | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (GH₵483) | GH₵270 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (GH₵574) | GH₵255 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 141% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵100,244) | GH₵42,068 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.12 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (GH₵395) | GH₵150 | + 163% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (GH₵113) | GH₵47 | + 144% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 41% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵19 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (GH₵53) | GH₵28 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (GH₵349) | GH₵165 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (GH₵19) | GH₵21 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.33 (GH₵13) | GH₵23 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (GH₵125) | GH₵25 | + 401% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (GH₵200) | GH₵97 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵123) | GH₵56 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (GH₵675) | GH₵138 | + 391% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (GH₵223) | GH₵222 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (GH₵55) | GH₵19 | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 148% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (GH₵2,891) | GH₵2,204 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (GH₵1.00) | GH₵0.67 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (GH₵209) | GH₵257 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵8 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵47,352
(€8,503)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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