- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mannheim
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵51) | GH₵38 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵34) | GH₵28 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (GH₵22) | GH₵19 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (GH₵4.33) | GH₵10 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (GH₵12) | GH₵11 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (GH₵27) | GH₵31 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (GH₵12) | GH₵15 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.14 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (GH₵4.11) | GH₵5.25 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (GH₵26) | GH₵23 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.78 (GH₵9) | GH₵9 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.32 | + 58% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 30% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (GH₵3,917) | GH₵11,197 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (GH₵2,827) | GH₵4,896 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 (GH₵1,221) | GH₵325 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 (GH₵2,223) | GH₵3,326 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (GH₵1,542) | GH₵1,403 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (GH₵610) | GH₵244 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (GH₵118) | GH₵108 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (GH₵2,095) | GH₵2,180 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (GH₵578) | GH₵632 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (GH₵28) | GH₵35 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵58) | GH₵38 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 100% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵411) | GH₵172 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (GH₵206) | GH₵103 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (GH₵514) | GH₵280 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (GH₵514) | GH₵302 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 98% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵92,524) | GH₵59,955 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.62 | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (GH₵329) | GH₵150 | + 119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (GH₵88) | GH₵46 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 23% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵20 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (GH₵72) | GH₵31 | + 129% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (GH₵275) | GH₵160 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (GH₵17) | GH₵24 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.82 (GH₵9) | GH₵18 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (GH₵12) | GH₵16 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (GH₵5.81) | GH₵9 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵98) | GH₵25 | + 296% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (GH₵143) | GH₵73 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (GH₵95) | GH₵54 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (GH₵444) | GH₵76 | + 481% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (GH₵267) | GH₵229 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵21 | + 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 131% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €167 (GH₵860) | GH₵812 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (GH₵0.51) | GH₵0.47 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (GH₵103) | GH₵312 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (GH₵27) | GH₵8 | + 232% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 378 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵40,738
(€7,925)
in Mannheim
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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