- 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₵56) | GH₵72 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (GH₵27) | GH₵32 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (GH₵30) | GH₵17 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.17 (GH₵24) | GH₵11 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.03 (GH₵24) | GH₵11 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (GH₵23) | GH₵39 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.80 (GH₵18) | GH₵17 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.08 (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (GH₵12) | GH₵4.37 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (GH₵77) | GH₵37 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.39 (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (GH₵10) | GH₵4.95 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (GH₵15,931) | GH₵11,521 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,812 (GH₵13,268) | GH₵5,451 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $163 (GH₵767) | GH₵526 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,818 (GH₵13,295) | GH₵5,120 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,004 (GH₵9,456) | GH₵2,072 | + 356% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $113 (GH₵535) | GH₵227 | + 135% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (GH₵130) | GH₵100 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $479 (GH₵2,261) | GH₵2,183 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (GH₵679) | GH₵590 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (GH₵56) | GH₵38 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (GH₵108) | GH₵59 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $54 (GH₵255) | GH₵154 | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (GH₵200) | GH₵105 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (GH₵437) | GH₵270 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $157 (GH₵739) | GH₵255 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,030 (GH₵108,667) | GH₵42,068 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (GH₵3.32) | GH₵4.12 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (GH₵376) | GH₵150 | + 150% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (GH₵100) | GH₵47 | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 125% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (GH₵35) | GH₵20 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (GH₵59) | GH₵28 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (GH₵639) | GH₵153 | + 319% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (GH₵41) | GH₵20 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (GH₵17) | GH₵18 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (GH₵33) | GH₵21 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (GH₵18) | GH₵9 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (GH₵123) | GH₵27 | + 350% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (GH₵264) | GH₵97 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (GH₵149) | GH₵54 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $310 (GH₵1,462) | GH₵74 | + 1875% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (GH₵325) | GH₵226 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (GH₵75) | GH₵21 | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (GH₵23) | GH₵13 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (GH₵25) | GH₵8 | + 214% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $445 (GH₵2,102) | GH₵2,070 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (GH₵0.83) | GH₵0.47 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $98 (GH₵460) | GH₵263 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (GH₵43) | GH₵8 | + 438% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,360 prices entered by 1,318 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least GH₵61,611
($13,057)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵33,000
in Accra.
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