- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Düsseldorf
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Düsseldorf, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵52) | GH₵38 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵28 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.57 (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (GH₵4.75) | GH₵11 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.82 (GH₵9) | GH₵13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.47 (GH₵18) | GH₵10 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵32 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.81 (GH₵4.19) | GH₵5.25 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵23 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.10 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.30 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 8% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,523 (GH₵7,876) | GH₵11,197 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,050 (GH₵5,431) | GH₵4,896 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €240 (GH₵1,240) | GH₵325 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €726 (GH₵3,756) | GH₵3,025 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €518 (GH₵2,679) | GH₵1,403 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €113 (GH₵587) | GH₵244 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵133) | GH₵108 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €394 (GH₵2,040) | GH₵2,180 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €126 (GH₵652) | GH₵632 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (GH₵33) | GH₵35 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (GH₵73) | GH₵38 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €83 (GH₵428) | GH₵172 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €39 (GH₵203) | GH₵103 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (GH₵448) | GH₵280 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (GH₵533) | GH₵302 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 118% | |||
| Transportation in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 118% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵93,101) | GH₵53,700 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.32 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.67 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €71 (GH₵367) | GH₵150 | + 144% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (GH₵105) | GH₵46 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵20 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (GH₵49) | GH₵31 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (GH₵334) | GH₵160 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.39 (GH₵18) | GH₵24 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.40 (GH₵12) | GH₵18 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (GH₵11) | GH₵16 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.31 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.32 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (GH₵117) | GH₵25 | + 370% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €38 (GH₵199) | GH₵73 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (GH₵114) | GH₵54 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €121 (GH₵626) | GH₵76 | + 720% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (GH₵207) | GH₵229 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (GH₵47) | GH₵21 | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.36 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 133% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €181 (GH₵938) | GH₵812 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (GH₵0.93) | GH₵0.47 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €37 (GH₵194) | GH₵312 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵8 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 522 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Düsseldorf (Germany) is 39% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵48,559
(€9,388)
in Düsseldorf
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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