- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Ghana
- Manchester
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Manchester, United Kingdom compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 3% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (GH₵64) | GH₵43 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵30 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 (GH₵17) | GH₵19 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (GH₵4.57) | GH₵10 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.81 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.40 (GH₵8) | GH₵12 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £2.85 (GH₵16) | GH₵37 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (GH₵10) | GH₵15 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.24 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.07 (GH₵5.96) | GH₵5.32 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (GH₵33) | GH₵26 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.90 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (GH₵4.79) | GH₵5.42 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,211 (GH₵6,742) | GH₵11,197 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 (GH₵4,422) | GH₵4,896 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (GH₵855) | GH₵325 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 (GH₵3,933) | GH₵3,366 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 (GH₵2,799) | GH₵1,403 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (GH₵427) | GH₵244 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (GH₵113) | GH₵108 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £361 (GH₵2,012) | GH₵2,180 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £85 (GH₵473) | GH₵632 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.52 (GH₵31) | GH₵35 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £9 (GH₵53) | GH₵38 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (GH₵332) | GH₵172 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (GH₵157) | GH₵103 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (GH₵341) | GH₵280 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (GH₵311) | GH₵302 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 78% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (GH₵89,101) | GH₵60,367 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (GH₵6) | GH₵3.62 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (GH₵290) | GH₵150 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £16 (GH₵87) | GH₵46 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.49 (GH₵19) | GH₵20 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (GH₵46) | GH₵31 | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £95 (GH₵528) | GH₵160 | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.35 (GH₵19) | GH₵24 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.64 (GH₵9) | GH₵18 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.80 (GH₵16) | GH₵16 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.63 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.67 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (GH₵72) | GH₵25 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 37% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £29 (GH₵159) | GH₵73 | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (GH₵95) | GH₵54 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £93 (GH₵519) | GH₵76 | + 580% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (GH₵251) | GH₵229 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (GH₵44) | GH₵21 | + 111% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 159% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | £117 (GH₵652) | GH₵812 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (GH₵0.78) | GH₵0.47 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (GH₵141) | GH₵312 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (GH₵51) | GH₵8 | + 523% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,094 prices entered by 178 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least GH₵41,496
(£7,452)
in Manchester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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