- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mainz
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mainz, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mainz (Germany) is 11% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (GH₵76) | GH₵72 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (GH₵44) | GH₵32 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (GH₵16) | GH₵17 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (GH₵4.64) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.55 (GH₵19) | GH₵11 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 13% | |
| 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₵5.36) | GH₵4.37 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (GH₵40) | GH₵37 | + 9% | |
| 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 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Mainz (Germany) is 19% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €933 (GH₵5,094) | GH₵11,521 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (GH₵4,366) | GH₵5,451 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 (GH₵655) | GH₵526 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €721 (GH₵3,936) | GH₵5,120 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €497 (GH₵2,712) | GH₵2,072 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (GH₵546) | GH₵227 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (GH₵173) | GH₵100 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €500 (GH₵2,729) | GH₵2,183 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €150 (GH₵819) | GH₵590 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.75 (GH₵26) | GH₵38 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (GH₵82) | GH₵59 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Mainz (Germany) is 159% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (GH₵481) | GH₵154 | + 212% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €47 (GH₵255) | GH₵105 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €121 (GH₵661) | GH₵270 | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €128 (GH₵696) | GH₵255 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Mainz (Germany) is 84% 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₵4.12 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €74 (GH₵402) | GH₵150 | + 167% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Mainz (Germany) is 15% 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 | + 295% | |
| 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₵21 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.83 (GH₵4.50) | GH₵9 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵12 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (GH₵131) | GH₵27 | + 379% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Mainz (Germany) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (GH₵188) | GH₵97 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (GH₵135) | GH₵54 | + 151% | |
| 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₵340) | GH₵226 | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵21 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.17 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.30 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 129% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €480 (GH₵2,620) | GH₵2,070 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | GH₵0.47 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €56 (GH₵303) | GH₵263 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵8 | + 364% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 252 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mainz (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵42,047
(€7,705)
in Mainz
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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