- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 1% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (GH₵39) | GH₵56 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (GH₵30) | GH₵28 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (GH₵15) | GH₵17 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (GH₵3.78) | GH₵10 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.17 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.76 (GH₵17) | GH₵11 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (GH₵29) | GH₵39 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.12 (GH₵14) | GH₵17 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.91 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.79 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.37 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (GH₵58) | GH₵29 | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.61 (GH₵7) | GH₵4.95 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,410 (GH₵6,254) | GH₵11,045 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $972 (GH₵4,314) | GH₵5,252 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $120 (GH₵531) | GH₵457 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (GH₵3,943) | GH₵4,531 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $594 (GH₵2,637) | GH₵2,083 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (GH₵415) | GH₵227 | + 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (GH₵229) | GH₵97 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (GH₵1,589) | GH₵2,183 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (GH₵569) | GH₵590 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵38 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (GH₵77) | GH₵50 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (GH₵192) | GH₵165 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $33 (GH₵144) | GH₵104 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $62 (GH₵274) | GH₵270 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $98 (GH₵436) | GH₵282 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,908 (GH₵97,182) | GH₵42,068 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (GH₵2.54) | GH₵4.04 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (GH₵222) | GH₵150 | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (GH₵61) | GH₵49 | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵20 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (GH₵38) | GH₵28 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (GH₵496) | GH₵153 | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.76 (GH₵26) | GH₵20 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.86 (GH₵13) | GH₵18 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.52 (GH₵20) | GH₵19 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.37 (GH₵15) | GH₵9 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.62 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (GH₵70) | GH₵26 | + 167% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (GH₵177) | GH₵91 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (GH₵89) | GH₵56 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $105 (GH₵466) | GH₵74 | + 529% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $30 (GH₵133) | GH₵226 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.70 (GH₵21) | GH₵8 | + 165% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (GH₵1,921) | GH₵2,070 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (GH₵0.44) | GH₵0.47 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (GH₵164) | GH₵289 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.50 (GH₵20) | GH₵8 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 360 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵36,385
($8,202)
in Memphis, Tennessee
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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