- Cost of Living
- Italy
- Ghana
- Florence
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Florence, Italy compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Florence (Italy) is 41% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (GH₵77) | GH₵38 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵28 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 (GH₵23) | GH₵19 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.94 (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.75 (GH₵14) | GH₵10 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (GH₵40) | GH₵32 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.20 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.50 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (GH₵5.79) | GH₵5.25 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.64 (GH₵29) | GH₵23 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.12 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.30 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Florence (Italy) is 4% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,388 (GH₵7,178) | GH₵11,197 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,122 (GH₵5,806) | GH₵4,896 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €164 (GH₵851) | GH₵325 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €708 (GH₵3,663) | GH₵2,310 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €667 (GH₵3,449) | GH₵1,403 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €82 (GH₵425) | GH₵244 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (GH₵136) | GH₵108 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (GH₵2,033) | GH₵2,180 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €109 (GH₵566) | GH₵632 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.01 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (GH₵53) | GH₵38 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Florence (Italy) is 89% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (GH₵440) | GH₵172 | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (GH₵172) | GH₵103 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €93 (GH₵479) | GH₵280 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (GH₵586) | GH₵302 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Florence (Italy) is 62% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,500 (GH₵100,881) | GH₵53,700 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (GH₵9) | GH₵3.83 | + 145% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (GH₵180) | GH₵150 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (GH₵92) | GH₵46 | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Florence (Italy) is 56% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (GH₵32) | GH₵20 | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (GH₵51) | GH₵31 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €75 (GH₵390) | GH₵160 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵24 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.10 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.28 (GH₵12) | GH₵16 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.64 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (GH₵95) | GH₵25 | + 285% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Florence (Italy) is 68% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €36 (GH₵188) | GH₵73 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (GH₵84) | GH₵54 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (GH₵402) | GH₵76 | + 427% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €60 (GH₵310) | GH₵229 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵42) | GH₵21 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.43 (GH₵7) | GH₵13 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.06 (GH₵21) | GH₵8 | + 170% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €236 (GH₵1,219) | GH₵812 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (GH₵1.03) | GH₵0.47 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €71 (GH₵366) | GH₵312 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (GH₵27) | GH₵8 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 643 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Florence (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵42,550
(€8,225)
in Florence
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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