- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mainz
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (GH₵77) | GH₵38 | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵42) | GH₵26 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.90 (GH₵15) | GH₵19 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (GH₵4.44) | GH₵11 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.13 (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.32 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.34 (GH₵28) | GH₵32 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.80 (GH₵9) | GH₵13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.98 (GH₵5.16) | GH₵5.41 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (GH₵40) | GH₵23 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.44 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.66 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.54 | + 92% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,106 (GH₵5,809) | GH₵12,000 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (GH₵4,202) | GH₵4,858 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (GH₵630) | GH₵325 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (GH₵3,788) | GH₵2,089 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (GH₵2,610) | GH₵1,403 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (GH₵525) | GH₵244 | + 115% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €36 (GH₵187) | GH₵108 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (GH₵2,626) | GH₵2,180 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (GH₵788) | GH₵632 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵35 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (GH₵79) | GH₵39 | + 103% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 170% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (GH₵463) | GH₵172 | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €58 (GH₵305) | GH₵103 | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (GH₵637) | GH₵280 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (GH₵710) | GH₵302 | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 64% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | GH₵53,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.88 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €62 (GH₵326) | GH₵150 | + 117% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 30% 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₵105) | GH₵31 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (GH₵210) | GH₵163 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵24 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | GH₵9 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (GH₵95) | GH₵25 | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 38% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (GH₵181) | GH₵90 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (GH₵130) | GH₵54 | + 141% | |
| 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₵327) | GH₵236 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (GH₵32) | GH₵21 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.32 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.10 (GH₵16) | GH₵7 | + 119% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €480 (GH₵2,521) | GH₵2,394 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (GH₵292) | GH₵312 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (GH₵36) | GH₵8 | + 338% | |
| 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 352 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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₵47,845
(€9,110)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵37,000
in Accra.
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