- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mannheim
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 5% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵56) | GH₵72 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵32 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (GH₵23) | GH₵16 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.86 (GH₵4.77) | GH₵10 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (GH₵13) | GH₵11 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (GH₵29) | GH₵39 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (GH₵13) | GH₵17 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.14 (GH₵17) | GH₵10 | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (GH₵4.46) | GH₵4.37 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (GH₵28) | GH₵37 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.09 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 50% | |
| 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₵4,244) | GH₵11,521 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (GH₵3,063) | GH₵5,451 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 (GH₵1,323) | GH₵526 | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 (GH₵2,409) | GH₵5,120 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (GH₵1,671) | GH₵2,072 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (GH₵661) | GH₵227 | + 191% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (GH₵128) | GH₵100 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €409 (GH₵2,276) | GH₵2,183 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €106 (GH₵588) | GH₵590 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.19 (GH₵29) | GH₵38 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (GH₵66) | GH₵59 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 126% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵446) | GH₵154 | + 189% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (GH₵223) | GH₵105 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (GH₵557) | GH₵270 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (GH₵557) | GH₵255 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 125% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵100,244) | GH₵42,068 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.12 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (GH₵356) | GH₵150 | + 137% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (GH₵95) | GH₵47 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵19 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (GH₵62) | GH₵28 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €60 (GH₵331) | GH₵165 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.00 (GH₵17) | GH₵21 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.88 (GH₵10) | GH₵17 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.26 (GH₵13) | GH₵23 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (GH₵6) | GH₵8 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵108) | GH₵25 | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (GH₵160) | GH₵97 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (GH₵103) | GH₵56 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (GH₵413) | GH₵138 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (GH₵290) | GH₵222 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (GH₵42) | GH₵19 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (GH₵13) | GH₵12 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 148% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €515 (GH₵2,866) | GH₵2,204 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (GH₵0.56) | GH₵0.67 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (GH₵111) | GH₵257 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (GH₵29) | GH₵8 | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 347 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mannheim (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵40,033
(€7,189)
in Mannheim
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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