- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (GH₵43) | GH₵69 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵33) | GH₵32 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.50 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (GH₵4.24) | GH₵11 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.84 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (GH₵31) | GH₵36 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.22 (GH₵16) | GH₵15 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.79 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.29 | + 105% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (GH₵64) | GH₵35 | + 84% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.50 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.65 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,410 (GH₵6,935) | GH₵9,936 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $972 (GH₵4,783) | GH₵5,103 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (GH₵589) | GH₵570 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (GH₵4,372) | GH₵4,445 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $594 (GH₵2,924) | GH₵2,239 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (GH₵466) | GH₵243 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (GH₵254) | GH₵111 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $365 (GH₵1,795) | GH₵2,046 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (GH₵587) | GH₵625 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (GH₵49) | GH₵44 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (GH₵91) | GH₵59 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (GH₵212) | GH₵154 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (GH₵160) | GH₵118 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $62 (GH₵304) | GH₵270 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (GH₵484) | GH₵228 | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 51% | |||
| Transportation in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,908 (GH₵107,758) | GH₵42,068 | + 156% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (GH₵2.98) | GH₵4.12 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (GH₵246) | GH₵167 | + 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (GH₵67) | GH₵52 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (GH₵36) | GH₵19 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (GH₵42) | GH₵25 | + 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (GH₵586) | GH₵164 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.76 (GH₵28) | GH₵20 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.76 (GH₵14) | GH₵16 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (GH₵23) | GH₵24 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (GH₵17) | GH₵8 | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (GH₵79) | GH₵24 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (GH₵196) | GH₵110 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (GH₵98) | GH₵62 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (GH₵516) | GH₵203 | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (GH₵148) | GH₵220 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (GH₵46) | GH₵20 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (GH₵24) | GH₵12 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.81 (GH₵24) | GH₵8 | + 185% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (GH₵2,128) | GH₵1,944 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (GH₵0.49) | GH₵0.77 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (GH₵182) | GH₵246 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (GH₵22) | GH₵9 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 472 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵39,621
($8,055)
in Memphis, Tennessee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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