Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 205% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| New York City | Accra | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (GH₵112) | GH₵33 | + 243% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (GH₵57) | GH₵33 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (GH₵38) | GH₵36 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.11 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.63 (GH₵22) | GH₵13 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.62 (GH₵28) | GH₵15 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (GH₵43) | GH₵42 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.73 (GH₵23) | GH₵15 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.72 (GH₵29) | GH₵7 | + 318% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (GH₵106) | GH₵60 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (GH₵14) | GH₵9 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (GH₵19) | GH₵8 | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 317% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 317% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| New York City | Accra | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,101 (GH₵25,164) | GH₵5,399 | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,571 (GH₵15,779) | GH₵3,423 | + 361% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (GH₵861) | GH₵336 | + 156% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,995 (GH₵18,378) | GH₵3,800 | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,956 (GH₵12,001) | GH₵1,845 | + 550% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $125 (GH₵769) | GH₵229 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (GH₵338) | GH₵144 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $326 (GH₵1,999) | GH₵1,580 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $206 (GH₵1,266) | GH₵576 | + 120% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (GH₵79) | GH₵31 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (GH₵162) | GH₵36 | + 355% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| New York City | Accra | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (GH₵416) | GH₵164 | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (GH₵270) | GH₵178 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (GH₵540) | GH₵187 | + 188% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (GH₵717) | GH₵312 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 206% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
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| New York City | Accra | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,066 (GH₵153,823) | GH₵59,581 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (GH₵5.44) | GH₵5.97 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (GH₵780) | GH₵198 | + 295% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (GH₵180) | GH₵55 | + 228% | |
| Personal Care | + 311% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 311% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| New York City | Accra | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (GH₵47) | GH₵15 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (GH₵149) | GH₵21 | + 625% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (GH₵1,000) | GH₵153 | + 554% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (GH₵53) | GH₵21 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.82 (GH₵30) | GH₵12 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (GH₵47) | GH₵27 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.88 (GH₵30) | GH₵5.91 | + 407% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (GH₵13) | GH₵7 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (GH₵195) | GH₵26 | + 645% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| New York City | Accra | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (GH₵386) | GH₵136 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (GH₵192) | GH₵73 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $397 (GH₵2,438) | GH₵266 | + 818% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (GH₵692) | GH₵269 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (GH₵107) | GH₵30 | + 253% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.12 (GH₵31) | GH₵15 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (GH₵45) | GH₵8 | + 480% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $423 (GH₵2,597) | GH₵1,740 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (GH₵2.96) | GH₵0.41 | + 620% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (GH₵452) | GH₵279 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (GH₵87) | GH₵10 | + 748% | |
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TOTAL | + 205% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,015 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2021.
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