- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ghana
- Florence
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 34% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (GH₵81) | GH₵56 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵40) | GH₵28 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (GH₵24) | GH₵17 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.41 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (GH₵43) | GH₵39 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 (GH₵19) | GH₵10 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.37 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (GH₵31) | GH₵29 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.04 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 34% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 2% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 (GH₵7,602) | GH₵11,045 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 (GH₵6,149) | GH₵5,252 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (GH₵901) | GH₵457 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 (GH₵3,879) | GH₵4,531 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 (GH₵3,653) | GH₵2,083 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (GH₵450) | GH₵227 | + 98% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵144) | GH₵97 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €392 (GH₵2,150) | GH₵2,183 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €110 (GH₵601) | GH₵590 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.27 (GH₵29) | GH₵38 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (GH₵56) | GH₵50 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 102% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (GH₵466) | GH₵165 | + 182% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (GH₵183) | GH₵104 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (GH₵507) | GH₵270 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (GH₵621) | GH₵282 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 79% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (GH₵106,839) | GH₵42,068 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.04 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (GH₵191) | GH₵150 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (GH₵97) | GH₵49 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 69% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (GH₵33) | GH₵20 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (GH₵54) | GH₵28 | + 96% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €78 (GH₵429) | GH₵153 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.91 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.21 (GH₵12) | GH₵19 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.09 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.85 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (GH₵93) | GH₵26 | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 74% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (GH₵219) | GH₵91 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (GH₵89) | GH₵56 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €77 (GH₵424) | GH₵74 | + 472% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (GH₵329) | GH₵226 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵43) | GH₵20 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 (GH₵8) | GH₵13 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 183% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €501 (GH₵2,745) | GH₵2,070 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (GH₵1.10) | GH₵0.47 | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 (GH₵388) | GH₵289 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (GH₵29) | GH₵8 | + 264% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 355 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 36% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵45,000
(€8,213)
in Florence
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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