- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Lübeck
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lübeck, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lübeck (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵38 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵40) | GH₵28 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (GH₵23) | GH₵19 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (GH₵6) | GH₵11 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (GH₵28) | GH₵32 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (GH₵5.89) | GH₵5.25 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵23 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.30 | + 80% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Lübeck (Germany) is 4% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (GH₵5,990) | GH₵11,197 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,133 (GH₵5,862) | GH₵4,896 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (GH₵685) | GH₵325 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (GH₵4,138) | GH₵2,310 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €575 (GH₵2,974) | GH₵1,403 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (GH₵323) | GH₵244 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (GH₵81) | GH₵108 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €570 (GH₵2,946) | GH₵2,180 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (GH₵931) | GH₵632 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.50 (GH₵18) | GH₵35 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (GH₵65) | GH₵38 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 194% | |||
| Clothes in Lübeck (Germany) is 194% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (GH₵463) | GH₵172 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €75 (GH₵388) | GH₵103 | + 275% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (GH₵491) | GH₵280 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (GH₵543) | GH₵302 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 93% | |||
| Transportation in Lübeck (Germany) is 93% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,792 (GH₵117,884) | GH₵53,700 | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (GH₵8) | GH₵3.67 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (GH₵283) | GH₵150 | + 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Lübeck (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (GH₵31) | GH₵20 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (GH₵21) | GH₵24 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (GH₵91) | GH₵25 | + 265% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Lübeck (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (GH₵233) | GH₵73 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (GH₵80) | GH₵54 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (GH₵259) | GH₵76 | + 239% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (GH₵284) | GH₵229 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵21 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (GH₵20) | GH₵13 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €30 (GH₵155) | GH₵812 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (GH₵0.47) | GH₵0.47 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (GH₵194) | GH₵312 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (GH₵31) | GH₵8 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 323 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lübeck (Germany) is 28% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵40,909
(€7,909)
in Lübeck
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵32,000
in Accra.
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