- Cost of Living
- United States
- Ghana
- New York City
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in New York City, United States compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (GH₵52) | GH₵56 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (GH₵25) | GH₵28 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (GH₵28) | GH₵17 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.00 (GH₵22) | GH₵11 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (GH₵20) | GH₵11 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (GH₵22) | GH₵39 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.70 (GH₵16) | GH₵17 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (GH₵11) | GH₵4.37 | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (GH₵72) | GH₵29 | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.36 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.95 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (GH₵14,986) | GH₵11,045 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,832 (GH₵12,569) | GH₵5,252 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (GH₵750) | GH₵457 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,825 (GH₵12,540) | GH₵4,531 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,982 (GH₵8,799) | GH₵2,083 | + 322% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (GH₵528) | GH₵227 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (GH₵122) | GH₵97 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $494 (GH₵2,193) | GH₵2,183 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (GH₵688) | GH₵590 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (GH₵54) | GH₵38 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (GH₵104) | GH₵50 | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (GH₵240) | GH₵165 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (GH₵196) | GH₵104 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (GH₵408) | GH₵270 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $169 (GH₵750) | GH₵282 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,213 (GH₵103,030) | GH₵42,068 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (GH₵3.12) | GH₵4.04 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (GH₵353) | GH₵150 | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (GH₵84) | GH₵49 | + 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵20 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (GH₵123) | GH₵28 | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $118 (GH₵525) | GH₵153 | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (GH₵42) | GH₵20 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.89 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (GH₵29) | GH₵19 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (GH₵20) | GH₵9 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.18 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (GH₵113) | GH₵26 | + 330% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (GH₵253) | GH₵91 | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (GH₵138) | GH₵56 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $304 (GH₵1,349) | GH₵74 | + 1722% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (GH₵305) | GH₵226 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (GH₵72) | GH₵20 | + 263% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.98 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (GH₵23) | GH₵8 | + 196% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $443 (GH₵1,968) | GH₵2,070 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (GH₵0.78) | GH₵0.47 | + 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (GH₵445) | GH₵289 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵8 | + 406% | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,464 prices entered by 1,366 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least GH₵56,538
($12,738)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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