- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mannheim
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 12% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵55) | GH₵56 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵37) | GH₵28 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (GH₵23) | GH₵17 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (GH₵4.59) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (GH₵29) | GH₵39 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.14 (GH₵17) | GH₵10 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (GH₵4.39) | GH₵4.37 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (GH₵27) | GH₵29 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.89 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 48% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 32% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (GH₵4,186) | GH₵11,045 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (GH₵3,021) | GH₵5,252 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 (GH₵1,305) | GH₵457 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 (GH₵2,376) | GH₵5,195 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (GH₵1,648) | GH₵2,083 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (GH₵652) | GH₵227 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (GH₵126) | GH₵97 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €391 (GH₵2,150) | GH₵2,183 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (GH₵578) | GH₵590 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (GH₵30) | GH₵38 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵63) | GH₵50 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 118% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵439) | GH₵165 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (GH₵220) | GH₵104 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (GH₵549) | GH₵270 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (GH₵549) | GH₵282 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 122% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵98,876) | GH₵42,068 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.04 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (GH₵352) | GH₵150 | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (GH₵94) | GH₵49 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 32% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (GH₵77) | GH₵28 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (GH₵274) | GH₵153 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (GH₵18) | GH₵20 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.82 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (GH₵13) | GH₵19 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (GH₵6) | GH₵9 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵105) | GH₵26 | + 301% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (GH₵152) | GH₵91 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (GH₵102) | GH₵56 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (GH₵475) | GH₵74 | + 541% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (GH₵286) | GH₵226 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (GH₵41) | GH₵20 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 145% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €508 (GH₵2,788) | GH₵2,070 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (GH₵0.55) | GH₵0.47 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (GH₵110) | GH₵289 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (GH₵29) | GH₵8 | + 262% | |
| 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 218 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵36,875
(€6,713)
in Mannheim
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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