- 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₵7) | GH₵43 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 40 (GH₵10) | GH₵30 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 23 (GH₵5.65) | GH₵19 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 9 (GH₵2.17) | GH₵10 | - 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (GH₵4.34) | GH₵12 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 10 (GH₵2.41) | GH₵12 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 26 (GH₵6) | GH₵37 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 25 (GH₵6) | GH₵15 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.51 (GH₵1.33) | GH₵10 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 33 (GH₵8) | GH₵5.32 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 87 (GH₵21) | GH₵26 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 7 (GH₵1.67) | GH₵9 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 3.00 (GH₵0.72) | GH₵5.42 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 90% | |||
| Housing in Luxor (Egypt) is 90% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,500 (GH₵361) | GH₵8,304 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,000 (GH₵241) | GH₵4,896 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 300 (GH₵72) | GH₵325 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 800 (GH₵193) | GH₵3,366 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 600 (GH₵145) | GH₵1,403 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 200 (GH₵48) | GH₵244 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 140 (GH₵34) | GH₵108 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 2,500 (GH₵602) | GH₵2,180 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,000 (GH₵241) | GH₵632 | - 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 120 (GH₵29) | GH₵35 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (GH₵4.82) | GH₵38 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Luxor (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 200 (GH₵48) | GH₵172 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 400 (GH₵96) | GH₵103 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 200 (GH₵48) | GH₵280 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 200 (GH₵48) | GH₵302 | - 84% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Luxor (Egypt) is 31% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 170,000 (GH₵40,955) | GH₵60,367 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 1.60 (GH₵0.39) | GH₵3.62 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | GH₵150 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 99 (GH₵24) | GH₵46 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Luxor (Egypt) is 81% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 30 (GH₵7) | GH₵20 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 50 (GH₵12) | GH₵31 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 50 (GH₵12) | GH₵160 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 25 (GH₵6) | GH₵24 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 13 (GH₵3.01) | GH₵18 | - 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (GH₵6) | GH₵16 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 5.00 (GH₵1.20) | GH₵9 | - 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 3.00 (GH₵0.72) | GH₵11 | - 94% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 20 (GH₵4.82) | GH₵25 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Luxor (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 150 (GH₵36) | GH₵73 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 60 (GH₵14) | GH₵54 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 100 (GH₵24) | GH₵229 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 200 (GH₵48) | GH₵21 | + 130% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 50 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 30 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 7% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵809 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 50 (GH₵12) | GH₵312 | - 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 23 (GH₵5.54) | GH₵8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 387 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Luxor (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵18,750
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵6,182
(E£ 25,659)
in Luxor.
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