- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Nova Iguaçu
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 30% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 21 (GH₵29) | GH₵38 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (GH₵30) | GH₵28 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.25 (GH₵7) | GH₵19 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.48 (GH₵3.47) | GH₵11 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (GH₵8) | GH₵13 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.62 (GH₵6) | GH₵10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 5.98 (GH₵8) | GH₵32 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | GH₵5.25 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | GH₵23 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.88 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 1.50 (GH₵2.10) | GH₵4.30 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,499 (GH₵2,095) | GH₵11,197 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 910 (GH₵1,272) | GH₵4,896 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 752 (GH₵1,051) | GH₵325 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,000 (GH₵2,796) | GH₵2,310 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | GH₵1,403 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 150 (GH₵210) | GH₵244 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 59 (GH₵82) | GH₵108 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,859 (GH₵2,599) | GH₵2,180 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 350 (GH₵489) | GH₵632 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 24 (GH₵34) | GH₵35 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 6 (GH₵9) | GH₵38 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 256 (GH₵357) | GH₵172 | + 108% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 96 (GH₵134) | GH₵103 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 222 (GH₵311) | GH₵280 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 120 (GH₵168) | GH₵302 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 52,617 (GH₵73,553) | GH₵53,700 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.35 (GH₵4.69) | GH₵3.67 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 172 (GH₵241) | GH₵150 | + 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 4% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 11 (GH₵16) | GH₵20 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 20 (GH₵28) | GH₵31 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 138 (GH₵193) | GH₵160 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 16 (GH₵22) | GH₵24 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 14 (GH₵19) | GH₵18 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | GH₵16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 6.00 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | GH₵11 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 25 (GH₵35) | GH₵25 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 15% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 60 (GH₵85) | GH₵73 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 41 (GH₵58) | GH₵54 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | GH₵76 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 83 (GH₵115) | GH₵229 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 8 (GH₵11) | GH₵21 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | GH₵13 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 2.50 (GH₵3.49) | GH₵8 | - 55% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | GH₵812 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.72 (GH₵2.40) | GH₵0.47 | + 406% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 75 (GH₵105) | GH₵312 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 4.25 (GH₵5.94) | GH₵8 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 328 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nova Iguaçu (Brazil) is 13% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵34,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵29,532
(R$ 21,126)
in Nova Iguaçu.
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