Cost of living in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
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Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 71% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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Pointe-à-Pitre | Accra | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (GH₵257) | GH₵99 | + 158% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵110) | GH₵80 | + 38% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (GH₵87) | GH₵48 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (GH₵17) | GH₵25 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.44 (GH₵48) | GH₵28 | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.20 (GH₵45) | GH₵31 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | GH₵98 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.87 (GH₵40) | GH₵37 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.17 (GH₵30) | GH₵25 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.27 (GH₵46) | GH₵12 | + 278% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵109 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.82 (GH₵39) | GH₵23 | + 73% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.05 (GH₵15) | GH₵12 | + 24% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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Pointe-à-Pitre | Accra | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,022 (GH₵14,296) | GH₵14,189 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | GH₵8,562 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €75 (GH₵1,053) | GH₵1,092 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | GH₵8,531 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | GH₵3,650 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | GH₵589 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €48 (GH₵675) | GH₵351 | + 93% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | GH₵3,225 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (GH₵1,210) | GH₵822 | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (GH₵88) | GH₵93 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (GH₵189) | GH₵76 | + 147% | |
Clothes | + 28% | |||
Clothes in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 28% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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Pointe-à-Pitre | Accra | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (GH₵966) | GH₵286 | + 238% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (GH₵526) | GH₵591 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (GH₵1,546) | GH₵1,477 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (GH₵1,213) | GH₵361 | + 236% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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Pointe-à-Pitre | Accra | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,968 (GH₵307,442) | GH₵170,484 | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (GH₵20) | GH₵12 | + 70% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵486 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵233 | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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Pointe-à-Pitre | Accra | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (GH₵84) | GH₵51 | + 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵56 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (GH₵393) | GH₵591 | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (GH₵56) | GH₵41 | + 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | GH₵43 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (GH₵49) | GH₵47 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.88 (GH₵40) | GH₵22 | + 85% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵16 | + 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €21 (GH₵289) | GH₵49 | + 496% | |
Entertainment | + 137% | |||
Entertainment in Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) is 137% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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Pointe-à-Pitre | Accra | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (GH₵633) | GH₵253 | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (GH₵225) | GH₵168 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵300 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (GH₵1,043) | GH₵452 | + 130% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | GH₵113 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 (GH₵62) | GH₵71 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵13 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | GH₵12,858 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 (GH₵12) | GH₵1.98 | + 489% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (GH₵567) | GH₵377 | + 50% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (GH₵119) | GH₵22 | + 433% | |
TOTAL | + 50% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 226 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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