- 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 | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (GH₵52) | GH₵43 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (GH₵25) | GH₵30 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (GH₵28) | GH₵19 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.42 (GH₵19) | GH₵12 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.88 (GH₵21) | GH₵12 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (GH₵22) | GH₵37 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (GH₵17) | GH₵15 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.32 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (GH₵74) | GH₵26 | + 183% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.25 (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (GH₵9) | GH₵5.42 | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (GH₵14,851) | GH₵11,197 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,862 (GH₵12,587) | GH₵4,896 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (GH₵808) | GH₵325 | + 149% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,771 (GH₵12,190) | GH₵3,366 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,945 (GH₵8,554) | GH₵1,403 | + 510% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $127 (GH₵560) | GH₵244 | + 129% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (GH₵121) | GH₵108 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $437 (GH₵1,923) | GH₵2,180 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (GH₵594) | GH₵632 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (GH₵47) | GH₵35 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (GH₵126) | GH₵38 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $56 (GH₵245) | GH₵172 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (GH₵189) | GH₵103 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (GH₵389) | GH₵280 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (GH₵603) | GH₵302 | + 100% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,057 (GH₵97,019) | GH₵60,367 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (GH₵3.09) | GH₵3.62 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (GH₵350) | GH₵150 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (GH₵68) | GH₵46 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 147% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (GH₵101) | GH₵31 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (GH₵735) | GH₵160 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵24 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.78 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (GH₵23) | GH₵16 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.31 (GH₵19) | GH₵9 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (GH₵117) | GH₵25 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (GH₵252) | GH₵73 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (GH₵139) | GH₵54 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $284 (GH₵1,249) | GH₵76 | + 1536% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (GH₵303) | GH₵229 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (GH₵64) | GH₵21 | + 206% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.71 (GH₵21) | GH₵13 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (GH₵23) | GH₵8 | + 196% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $156 (GH₵685) | GH₵812 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (GH₵0.77) | GH₵0.47 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $107 (GH₵470) | GH₵312 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵8 | + 393% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,637 prices entered by 1,249 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵67,604
($15,370)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵36,000
in Accra.
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