- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Nova Iguaçu
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (GH₵28) | GH₵56 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (GH₵27) | GH₵28 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.00 (GH₵6) | GH₵17 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.75 (GH₵3.52) | GH₵10 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 5.20 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.08 (GH₵5.23) | GH₵11 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (GH₵10) | GH₵39 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (GH₵7) | GH₵17 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.90 (GH₵5.00) | GH₵10 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 2.95 (GH₵3.78) | GH₵4.37 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 38 (GH₵48) | GH₵29 | + 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.83 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.00 (GH₵2.56) | GH₵4.95 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 52% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,647 (GH₵2,110) | GH₵11,045 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 910 (GH₵1,166) | GH₵5,252 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 752 (GH₵964) | GH₵457 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,000 (GH₵2,563) | GH₵4,531 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵2,083 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 (GH₵192) | GH₵227 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 79 (GH₵101) | GH₵97 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,841 (GH₵2,358) | GH₵2,183 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 385 (GH₵493) | GH₵590 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 30 (GH₵38) | GH₵38 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 9 (GH₵12) | GH₵50 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 256 (GH₵328) | GH₵165 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 96 (GH₵122) | GH₵104 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 222 (GH₵285) | GH₵270 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 120 (GH₵154) | GH₵282 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 48% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 60,890 (GH₵78,020) | GH₵42,068 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.39 (GH₵4.35) | GH₵4.04 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 186 (GH₵238) | GH₵150 | + 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵49 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 0% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (GH₵15) | GH₵20 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (GH₵26) | GH₵28 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 138 (GH₵177) | GH₵153 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (GH₵21) | GH₵20 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (GH₵18) | GH₵18 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵19 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6.00 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵12 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (GH₵32) | GH₵26 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 5% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 65 (GH₵83) | GH₵91 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 44 (GH₵56) | GH₵56 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵74 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 83 (GH₵106) | GH₵226 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 8 (GH₵10) | GH₵20 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 5.25 (GH₵7) | GH₵8 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | GH₵2,070 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (GH₵2.20) | GH₵0.47 | + 366% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 75 (GH₵96) | GH₵289 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.25 (GH₵5.45) | GH₵8 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 227 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.281
GHS
/
BRL
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Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 22% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵32,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵24,910
(R$ 19,441)
in Nova Iguaçu.
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