- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Düsseldorf
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 14% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵54) | GH₵56 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵28 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.02 (GH₵22) | GH₵17 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (GH₵4.92) | GH₵10 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.47 (GH₵19) | GH₵11 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵39 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (GH₵4.39) | GH₵4.37 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵29 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.11 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.44 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.95 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 2% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,523 (GH₵8,260) | GH₵11,045 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (GH₵5,696) | GH₵5,252 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €199 (GH₵1,078) | GH₵457 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (GH₵3,940) | GH₵4,531 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (GH₵2,810) | GH₵2,083 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €115 (GH₵624) | GH₵227 | + 175% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵140) | GH₵97 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (GH₵2,136) | GH₵2,183 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (GH₵739) | GH₵590 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (GH₵35) | GH₵38 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (GH₵71) | GH₵50 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 112% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (GH₵449) | GH₵165 | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (GH₵213) | GH₵104 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (GH₵470) | GH₵270 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (GH₵559) | GH₵282 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 134% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵97,645) | GH₵42,068 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.04 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (GH₵385) | GH₵150 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (GH₵110) | GH₵49 | + 124% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵20 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (GH₵52) | GH₵28 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €63 (GH₵340) | GH₵153 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (GH₵12) | GH₵19 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.30 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.29 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (GH₵122) | GH₵26 | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (GH₵203) | GH₵91 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵119) | GH₵56 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (GH₵657) | GH₵74 | + 787% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (GH₵217) | GH₵226 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (GH₵53) | GH₵20 | + 169% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 142% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €519 (GH₵2,816) | GH₵2,070 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (GH₵0.98) | GH₵0.47 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (GH₵203) | GH₵289 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵8 | + 240% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 325 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵41,475
(€7,646)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵30,000
in Accra.
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