- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Ghana
- Manchester
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 6% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (GH₵65) | GH₵38 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵28 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (GH₵4.64) | GH₵11 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.81 (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.85 (GH₵16) | GH₵32 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (GH₵10) | GH₵13 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.07 (GH₵6) | GH₵5.25 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (GH₵34) | GH₵23 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.91 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (GH₵4.87) | GH₵4.30 | + 13% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,211 (GH₵6,854) | GH₵11,197 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 (GH₵4,496) | GH₵4,896 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (GH₵869) | GH₵325 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 (GH₵3,998) | GH₵3,025 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 (GH₵2,846) | GH₵1,403 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (GH₵435) | GH₵244 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (GH₵115) | GH₵108 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £350 (GH₵1,982) | GH₵2,180 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £86 (GH₵486) | GH₵632 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.48 (GH₵31) | GH₵35 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (GH₵53) | GH₵38 | + 40% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 50% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (GH₵337) | GH₵172 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (GH₵159) | GH₵103 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (GH₵347) | GH₵280 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (GH₵316) | GH₵302 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 85% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (GH₵90,580) | GH₵53,700 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (GH₵6) | GH₵3.67 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (GH₵294) | GH₵150 | + 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (GH₵88) | GH₵46 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 63% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.67 (GH₵21) | GH₵20 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (GH₵47) | GH₵31 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (GH₵536) | GH₵160 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.35 (GH₵19) | GH₵24 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.56 (GH₵9) | GH₵18 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.64 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £15 (GH₵85) | GH₵25 | + 242% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £27 (GH₵150) | GH₵73 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (GH₵96) | GH₵54 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (GH₵528) | GH₵76 | + 591% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (GH₵255) | GH₵229 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (GH₵45) | GH₵21 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 164% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £117 (GH₵663) | GH₵812 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (GH₵0.79) | GH₵0.47 | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (GH₵143) | GH₵312 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (GH₵51) | GH₵8 | + 533% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,074 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
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(£7,455)
in Manchester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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