- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mainz
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (GH₵76) | GH₵56 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵44) | GH₵28 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (GH₵16) | GH₵17 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (GH₵4.63) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (GH₵19) | GH₵11 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.88 (GH₵27) | GH₵39 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵17 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (GH₵5.34) | GH₵4.37 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵40) | GH₵29 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.58 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €933 (GH₵5,079) | GH₵11,045 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (GH₵4,353) | GH₵5,252 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (GH₵653) | GH₵457 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (GH₵3,925) | GH₵4,531 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (GH₵2,704) | GH₵2,083 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (GH₵544) | GH₵227 | + 139% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (GH₵172) | GH₵97 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (GH₵2,721) | GH₵2,183 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (GH₵816) | GH₵590 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (GH₵26) | GH₵38 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (GH₵82) | GH₵50 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 153% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (GH₵480) | GH₵165 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (GH₵254) | GH₵104 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (GH₵660) | GH₵270 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (GH₵694) | GH₵282 | + 146% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵42,068 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.04 | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (GH₵400) | GH₵150 | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| 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₵109) | GH₵28 | + 294% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (GH₵218) | GH₵153 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵20 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (GH₵9) | GH₵18 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵19 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (GH₵4.49) | GH₵9 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (GH₵131) | GH₵26 | + 398% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 47% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (GH₵187) | GH₵91 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (GH₵134) | GH₵56 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €62 (GH₵339) | GH₵226 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵20 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 128% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (GH₵2,612) | GH₵2,070 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (GH₵302) | GH₵289 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵8 | + 362% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 226 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵45,788
(€8,414)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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