- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Ghana
- Mannheim
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mannheim, Germany compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mannheim (Germany) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (GH₵53) | GH₵38 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (GH₵35) | GH₵26 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.18 (GH₵22) | GH₵19 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (GH₵4.42) | GH₵11 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.00 (GH₵11) | GH₵16 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.30 (GH₵12) | GH₵10 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.25 (GH₵28) | GH₵32 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €3.14 (GH₵16) | GH₵8 | + 95% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (GH₵4.20) | GH₵5.41 | - 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 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.33 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.54 | + 54% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Mannheim (Germany) is 27% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €762 (GH₵4,002) | GH₵12,000 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €550 (GH₵2,889) | GH₵4,858 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €238 (GH₵1,247) | GH₵325 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €433 (GH₵2,271) | GH₵2,089 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €300 (GH₵1,576) | GH₵1,403 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €119 (GH₵624) | GH₵244 | + 155% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (GH₵121) | GH₵108 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (GH₵2,141) | GH₵2,180 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (GH₵590) | GH₵632 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.42 (GH₵28) | GH₵35 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (GH₵60) | GH₵39 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Mannheim (Germany) is 104% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €80 (GH₵420) | GH₵172 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (GH₵210) | GH₵103 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (GH₵525) | GH₵280 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €100 (GH₵525) | GH₵302 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Mannheim (Germany) is 105% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,000 (GH₵94,536) | GH₵53,700 | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 (GH₵7) | GH₵3.88 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (GH₵336) | GH₵150 | + 124% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (GH₵90) | GH₵47 | + 91% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Mannheim (Germany) is 22% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (GH₵38) | GH₵20 | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €14 (GH₵73) | GH₵31 | + 134% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €45 (GH₵237) | GH₵163 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.33 (GH₵18) | GH₵24 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.82 (GH₵10) | GH₵18 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.29 (GH₵12) | GH₵16 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.13 (GH₵5.94) | GH₵9 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.27 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (GH₵100) | GH₵25 | + 305% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mannheim (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (GH₵146) | GH₵90 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (GH₵97) | GH₵54 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €86 (GH₵454) | GH₵76 | + 494% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (GH₵273) | GH₵236 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (GH₵39) | GH₵21 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.42 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.50 (GH₵18) | GH₵7 | + 147% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | €508 (GH₵2,666) | GH₵2,394 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (GH₵0.53) | GH₵0.47 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €20 (GH₵105) | GH₵312 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.25 (GH₵28) | GH₵8 | + 240% | |
| 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 334 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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₵46,153
(€8,788)
in Mannheim
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵39,000
in Accra.
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