- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Ghana
- Manchester
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 4% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (GH₵71) | GH₵56 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (GH₵31) | GH₵28 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 (GH₵19) | GH₵17 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (GH₵5.08) | GH₵10 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.81 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.85 (GH₵18) | GH₵39 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (GH₵11) | GH₵17 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.07 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.37 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (GH₵37) | GH₵29 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.82 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (GH₵5.32) | GH₵4.95 | + 7% | |
| 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₵7,493) | GH₵11,045 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 (GH₵4,915) | GH₵5,252 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (GH₵950) | GH₵457 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 (GH₵4,371) | GH₵4,531 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 (GH₵3,111) | GH₵2,083 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (GH₵475) | GH₵227 | + 109% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (GH₵126) | GH₵97 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £352 (GH₵2,178) | GH₵2,183 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £87 (GH₵536) | GH₵590 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.31 (GH₵33) | GH₵38 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (GH₵62) | GH₵50 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 68% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (GH₵368) | GH₵165 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (GH₵174) | GH₵104 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (GH₵379) | GH₵270 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (GH₵345) | GH₵282 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 103% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (GH₵99,026) | GH₵42,068 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.04 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (GH₵322) | GH₵150 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (GH₵74) | GH₵49 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.87 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (GH₵52) | GH₵28 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £105 (GH₵649) | GH₵153 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.98 (GH₵25) | GH₵20 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.67 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.02 (GH₵19) | GH₵19 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.79 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.88 (GH₵12) | GH₵12 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (GH₵84) | GH₵26 | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (GH₵152) | GH₵91 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (GH₵105) | GH₵56 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £87 (GH₵537) | GH₵74 | + 625% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (GH₵279) | GH₵226 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (GH₵47) | GH₵20 | + 136% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 (GH₵22) | GH₵8 | + 185% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £331 (GH₵2,050) | GH₵2,070 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (GH₵0.87) | GH₵0.47 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (GH₵157) | GH₵289 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (GH₵56) | GH₵8 | + 605% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,305 prices entered by 239 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GHS
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For example, you would need at least GH₵42,345
(£6,842)
in Manchester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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