- 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 | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (GH₵52) | GH₵38 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (GH₵25) | GH₵28 | - 9% | |
| 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₵11 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.62 (GH₵20) | GH₵13 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.97 (GH₵22) | GH₵10 | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (GH₵22) | GH₵32 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.85 (GH₵17) | GH₵13 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.95 (GH₵9) | GH₵8 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (GH₵11) | GH₵5.25 | + 109% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (GH₵74) | GH₵23 | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.33 (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (GH₵9) | GH₵4.30 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (GH₵14,868) | GH₵11,197 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,827 (GH₵12,447) | GH₵4,896 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $192 (GH₵846) | GH₵325 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,753 (GH₵12,125) | GH₵2,310 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,003 (GH₵8,822) | GH₵1,403 | + 529% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (GH₵545) | GH₵244 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (GH₵121) | GH₵108 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $503 (GH₵2,215) | GH₵2,180 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (GH₵587) | GH₵632 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (GH₵48) | GH₵35 | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (GH₵122) | GH₵38 | + 221% | |
| 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) | $55 (GH₵241) | GH₵172 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (GH₵186) | GH₵103 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (GH₵397) | GH₵280 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $152 (GH₵668) | GH₵302 | + 121% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,094 (GH₵97,292) | GH₵53,700 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (GH₵3.10) | GH₵3.83 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (GH₵351) | GH₵150 | + 133% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (GH₵64) | GH₵46 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (GH₵42) | GH₵20 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (GH₵101) | GH₵31 | + 223% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $155 (GH₵682) | GH₵160 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (GH₵32) | GH₵24 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.80 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (GH₵23) | GH₵16 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (GH₵17) | GH₵9 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (GH₵117) | GH₵25 | + 373% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (GH₵253) | GH₵73 | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (GH₵138) | GH₵54 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $301 (GH₵1,323) | GH₵76 | + 1633% | |
| 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₵66) | GH₵21 | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (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₵686) | 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 | $104 (GH₵460) | GH₵312 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (GH₵40) | GH₵8 | + 393% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least GH₵67,909
($15,422)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵35,000
in Accra.
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