- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Kashgar
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kashgar, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kashgar (China) is 14% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (GH₵31) | GH₵38 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (GH₵24) | GH₵28 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | GH₵19 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 (GH₵4.56) | GH₵10 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 (GH₵5.21) | GH₵11 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元22 (GH₵14) | GH₵11 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 (GH₵12) | GH₵15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元14 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (GH₵3.26) | GH₵5.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵23 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6.00 (GH₵3.91) | GH₵4.32 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 75% | |||
| Housing in Kashgar (China) is 75% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元34,567 (GH₵22,522) | GH₵11,197 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元28,965 (GH₵18,872) | GH₵4,896 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元276 (GH₵180) | GH₵325 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵3,326 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵1,403 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 (GH₵78) | GH₵108 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,240 (GH₵808) | GH₵2,180 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵632 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵35 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵38 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Kashgar (China) is 16% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (GH₵98) | GH₵172 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | GH₵103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元200 (GH₵130) | GH₵280 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元280 (GH₵182) | GH₵302 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Kashgar (China) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元92,548 (GH₵60,299) | GH₵59,955 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元13 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.62 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Kashgar (China) is 0% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 (GH₵23) | GH₵25 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Kashgar (China) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 (GH₵20) | GH₵73 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元28 (GH₵18) | GH₵54 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元65 (GH₵42) | GH₵76 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | GH₵229 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | GH₵21 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元980 (GH₵639) | GH₵812 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | GH₵312 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元28 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 307 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
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Cost of living in Kashgar (China) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵40,073
(元61,504)
in Kashgar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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