- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Lübeck
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lübeck, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lübeck (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (GH₵51) | GH₵56 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵28 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (GH₵24) | GH₵17 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.20 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (GH₵30) | GH₵39 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (GH₵14) | GH₵17 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (GH₵6) | GH₵4.37 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (GH₵43) | GH₵29 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.95 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Lübeck (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (GH₵6,283) | GH₵11,045 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,133 (GH₵6,148) | GH₵5,252 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (GH₵719) | GH₵457 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (GH₵4,340) | GH₵4,531 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €575 (GH₵3,119) | GH₵2,083 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (GH₵339) | GH₵227 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (GH₵85) | GH₵97 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €570 (GH₵3,090) | GH₵2,183 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (GH₵976) | GH₵590 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.50 (GH₵19) | GH₵38 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (GH₵68) | GH₵50 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | + 221% | |||
| Clothes in Lübeck (Germany) is 221% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (GH₵486) | GH₵165 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €75 (GH₵407) | GH₵104 | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (GH₵515) | GH₵270 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (GH₵570) | GH₵282 | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Lübeck (Germany) is 108% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,792 (GH₵123,639) | GH₵42,068 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.04 | + 115% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (GH₵297) | GH₵150 | + 97% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Lübeck (Germany) is 13% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (GH₵32) | GH₵20 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | GH₵28 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | GH₵153 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (GH₵22) | GH₵20 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (GH₵16) | GH₵18 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (GH₵16) | GH₵19 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (GH₵95) | GH₵26 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Lübeck (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (GH₵244) | GH₵91 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (GH₵84) | GH₵56 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (GH₵271) | GH₵74 | + 266% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (GH₵298) | GH₵226 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵43) | GH₵20 | + 119% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 55% | |
| 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) | €0.09 (GH₵0.49) | GH₵0.47 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (GH₵203) | GH₵289 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵8 | + 308% | |
| 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 178 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lübeck (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵41,219
(€7,598)
in Lübeck
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵32,000
in Accra.
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