- Cost of Living
- China
- Ghana
- Kashgar
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kashgar, China compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kashgar (China) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 (GH₵34) | GH₵56 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元37 (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | GH₵17 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元7 (GH₵4.92) | GH₵10 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元8 (GH₵5.62) | GH₵11 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元22 (GH₵15) | GH₵11 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵39 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元18 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元14 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元5.00 (GH₵3.51) | GH₵4.37 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵29 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元10 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6.00 (GH₵4.21) | GH₵4.95 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Kashgar (China) is 81% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元34,567 (GH₵24,282) | GH₵11,045 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元28,965 (GH₵20,347) | GH₵5,252 | + 287% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元276 (GH₵194) | GH₵457 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | GH₵4,531 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵2,083 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵227 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 (GH₵84) | GH₵97 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元1,240 (GH₵871) | GH₵2,183 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵590 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | GH₵38 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | GH₵50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Kashgar (China) is 13% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元150 (GH₵105) | GH₵165 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | GH₵104 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元200 (GH₵140) | GH₵270 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元280 (GH₵197) | GH₵282 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Kashgar (China) is 36% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元92,548 (GH₵65,012) | GH₵42,068 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元13 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.04 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| 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₵28 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵153 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵12 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元35 (GH₵25) | GH₵26 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Kashgar (China) is 12% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元30 (GH₵21) | GH₵91 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元28 (GH₵20) | GH₵56 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元65 (GH₵46) | GH₵74 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | GH₵226 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | GH₵289 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元28 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 177 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kashgar (China) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵44,483
(元63,324)
in Kashgar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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