- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Ghana
- Luxor
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Luxor, Egypt compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Luxor (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 30 (GH₵8) | GH₵72 | - 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 40 (GH₵11) | GH₵32 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 23 (GH₵6) | GH₵16 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 9 (GH₵2.41) | GH₵10 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (GH₵4.83) | GH₵11 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (GH₵2.68) | GH₵11 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 26 (GH₵7) | GH₵39 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (GH₵7) | GH₵17 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.51 (GH₵1.48) | GH₵10 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 33 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.37 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 87 (GH₵23) | GH₵37 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 7 (GH₵1.85) | GH₵10 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 3.00 (GH₵0.80) | GH₵4.95 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Luxor (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 18,517 (GH₵4,965) | GH₵11,521 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,000 (GH₵268) | GH₵5,451 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 300 (GH₵80) | GH₵526 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 800 (GH₵215) | GH₵5,120 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 600 (GH₵161) | GH₵2,072 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 200 (GH₵54) | GH₵227 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 140 (GH₵38) | GH₵100 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 2,500 (GH₵670) | GH₵2,183 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,000 (GH₵268) | GH₵590 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 120 (GH₵32) | GH₵38 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (GH₵5.36) | GH₵59 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Luxor (Egypt) is 31% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 200 (GH₵54) | GH₵154 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 400 (GH₵107) | GH₵105 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 200 (GH₵54) | GH₵270 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 200 (GH₵54) | GH₵255 | - 79% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Luxor (Egypt) is 17% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 170,000 (GH₵45,585) | GH₵42,068 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.60 (GH₵0.43) | GH₵4.12 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxor (Egypt) is 79% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 30 (GH₵8) | GH₵19 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 50 (GH₵13) | GH₵28 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 50 (GH₵13) | GH₵165 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 25 (GH₵7) | GH₵21 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 13 (GH₵3.35) | GH₵17 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (GH₵7) | GH₵23 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 5.00 (GH₵1.34) | GH₵8 | - 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 3.00 (GH₵0.80) | GH₵11 | - 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 20 (GH₵5.36) | GH₵25 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxor (Egypt) is 43% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 150 (GH₵40) | GH₵97 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 60 (GH₵16) | GH₵56 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵138 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 100 (GH₵27) | GH₵222 | - 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 200 (GH₵54) | GH₵19 | + 185% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 50 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 30 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | + 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,204 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 50 (GH₵13) | GH₵257 | - 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 23 (GH₵6) | GH₵8 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 238 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.26815
GHS
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Luxor (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵38,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵15,609
(E£ 58,212)
in Luxor.
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