- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mainz
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (GH₵76) | GH₵38 | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵41) | GH₵28 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (GH₵15) | GH₵19 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (GH₵4.34) | GH₵10 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (GH₵16) | GH₵11 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.34 (GH₵27) | GH₵31 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (GH₵9) | GH₵15 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (GH₵5.05) | GH₵5.25 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (GH₵39) | GH₵23 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.44 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.32 | + 97% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (GH₵5,689) | GH₵11,197 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (GH₵4,114) | GH₵4,896 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (GH₵617) | GH₵325 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (GH₵3,709) | GH₵3,326 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (GH₵2,556) | GH₵1,403 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (GH₵514) | GH₵244 | + 110% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (GH₵183) | GH₵108 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (GH₵2,571) | GH₵2,180 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (GH₵771) | GH₵632 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (GH₵77) | GH₵38 | + 102% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 165% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (GH₵454) | GH₵172 | + 164% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €58 (GH₵298) | GH₵103 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (GH₵623) | GH₵280 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (GH₵695) | GH₵302 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 70% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵59,955 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €66 (GH₵340) | GH₵150 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | GH₵20 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (GH₵103) | GH₵31 | + 228% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (GH₵206) | GH₵160 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵24 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (GH₵15) | GH₵16 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (GH₵93) | GH₵25 | + 273% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 43% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (GH₵177) | GH₵73 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (GH₵127) | GH₵54 | + 136% | |
| 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 | €62 (GH₵321) | GH₵229 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (GH₵31) | GH₵21 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.32 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 105% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €180 (GH₵926) | GH₵812 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (GH₵286) | GH₵312 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (GH₵35) | GH₵8 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 408 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵46,479
(€9,038)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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