- 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% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £12 (GH₵72) | GH₵72 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.00 (GH₵31) | GH₵32 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.03 (GH₵19) | GH₵17 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.82 (GH₵5.11) | GH₵10 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £1.81 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 4% | |
| 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 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.75 (GH₵11) | GH₵17 | - 34% | |
| 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 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £6.00 (GH₵37) | GH₵37 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.86 (GH₵5.36) | GH₵4.95 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 9% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,211 (GH₵7,547) | GH₵11,521 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £794 (GH₵4,950) | GH₵5,451 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £154 (GH₵957) | GH₵526 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £706 (GH₵4,402) | GH₵5,120 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £503 (GH₵3,133) | GH₵2,072 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £77 (GH₵479) | GH₵227 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (GH₵126) | GH₵100 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £327 (GH₵2,037) | GH₵2,183 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (GH₵464) | GH₵590 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (GH₵38) | GH₵38 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (GH₵61) | GH₵59 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 73% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £60 (GH₵371) | GH₵154 | + 141% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £28 (GH₵175) | GH₵105 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £61 (GH₵382) | GH₵270 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (GH₵348) | GH₵255 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 105% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £16,000 (GH₵99,741) | GH₵42,068 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.09 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.12 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £52 (GH₵324) | GH₵150 | + 116% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £12 (GH₵74) | GH₵47 | + 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 75% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £2.62 (GH₵16) | GH₵20 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (GH₵53) | GH₵28 | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £98 (GH₵611) | GH₵153 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.53 (GH₵22) | GH₵20 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.63 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.78 (GH₵17) | GH₵21 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.76 (GH₵11) | GH₵9 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.47 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (GH₵85) | GH₵27 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 46% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £25 (GH₵155) | GH₵97 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £17 (GH₵106) | GH₵54 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £72 (GH₵450) | GH₵74 | + 507% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £45 (GH₵281) | GH₵226 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £8 (GH₵48) | GH₵21 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.54 (GH₵16) | GH₵13 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.62 (GH₵23) | GH₵8 | + 187% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £331 (GH₵2,065) | GH₵2,070 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.14 (GH₵0.87) | GH₵0.47 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (GH₵158) | GH₵263 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £9 (GH₵57) | GH₵8 | + 610% | |
| 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 1,474 prices entered by 242 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.234
GHS
/
GBP
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Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵43,424
(£6,966)
in Manchester
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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