- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States vs Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (GH₵66) | GH₵56 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵36) | GH₵30 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.38 (GH₵17) | GH₵21 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (GH₵4.26) | GH₵12 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $1.76 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.80 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.84 (GH₵29) | GH₵35 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (GH₵17) | GH₵14 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.83 (GH₵9) | GH₵12 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.79 (GH₵14) | GH₵4.58 | + 204% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (GH₵66) | GH₵38 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.47 (GH₵7) | GH₵5.15 | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,247 (GH₵6,211) | GH₵10,001 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $853 (GH₵4,251) | GH₵4,602 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (GH₵638) | GH₵561 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,021 (GH₵5,086) | GH₵5,035 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $621 (GH₵3,092) | GH₵2,348 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (GH₵472) | GH₵243 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (GH₵248) | GH₵153 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $362 (GH₵1,805) | GH₵2,098 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (GH₵512) | GH₵598 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (GH₵49) | GH₵41 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (GH₵92) | GH₵59 | + 56% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (GH₵220) | GH₵154 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (GH₵173) | GH₵118 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $71 (GH₵354) | GH₵250 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (GH₵488) | GH₵228 | + 115% | |
| 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 | $20,952 (GH₵104,382) | GH₵42,068 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (GH₵3.12) | GH₵4.19 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (GH₵249) | GH₵167 | + 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (GH₵68) | GH₵55 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (GH₵37) | GH₵19 | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (GH₵42) | GH₵25 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $131 (GH₵651) | GH₵157 | + 313% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.76 (GH₵29) | GH₵20 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.80 (GH₵14) | GH₵16 | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (GH₵25) | GH₵24 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.60 (GH₵18) | GH₵8 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.66 (GH₵8) | GH₵8 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (GH₵87) | GH₵18 | + 386% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (GH₵223) | GH₵105 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (GH₵101) | GH₵62 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (GH₵622) | GH₵220 | + 183% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (GH₵309) | GH₵210 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (GH₵51) | GH₵20 | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (GH₵25) | GH₵12 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.01 (GH₵25) | GH₵8 | + 201% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (GH₵2,155) | GH₵1,944 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (GH₵0.52) | GH₵1.16 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (GH₵207) | GH₵254 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.86 (GH₵24) | GH₵9 | + 172% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 505 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵38,658
($7,759)
in Memphis, Tennessee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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