- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Ponta Grossa
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponta Grossa, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (GH₵22) | GH₵38 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (GH₵27) | GH₵28 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 11 (GH₵15) | GH₵19 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.25 (GH₵3.14) | GH₵11 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (GH₵9) | GH₵13 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.83 (GH₵3.95) | GH₵10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7 (GH₵9) | GH₵32 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.56 (GH₵4.97) | GH₵13 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.00 (GH₵4.19) | GH₵8 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 (GH₵5.16) | GH₵5.25 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (GH₵40) | GH₵23 | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.80 (GH₵7) | GH₵11 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.38 (GH₵3.32) | GH₵4.30 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 59% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,329 (GH₵1,854) | GH₵11,197 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 775 (GH₵1,082) | GH₵4,896 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | GH₵325 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,333 (GH₵1,861) | GH₵3,025 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 600 (GH₵837) | GH₵1,403 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵244 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (GH₵121) | GH₵108 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,567 (GH₵2,186) | GH₵2,180 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 317 (GH₵442) | GH₵632 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 9 (GH₵13) | GH₵35 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 7 (GH₵10) | GH₵38 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 85% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (GH₵269) | GH₵172 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 167 (GH₵233) | GH₵103 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (GH₵471) | GH₵280 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 233 (GH₵326) | GH₵302 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 35% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 57,531 (GH₵80,284) | GH₵53,700 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.32 (GH₵4.64) | GH₵3.67 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (GH₵208) | GH₵150 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵46 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 25 (GH₵35) | GH₵31 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 173 (GH₵242) | GH₵160 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 10 (GH₵13) | GH₵24 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.63 (GH₵8) | GH₵18 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 8 (GH₵11) | GH₵16 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.88 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.00 (GH₵4.19) | GH₵11 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 20 (GH₵28) | GH₵25 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 51% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 30 (GH₵42) | GH₵73 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 28 (GH₵38) | GH₵54 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 75 (GH₵105) | GH₵76 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (GH₵164) | GH₵229 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16 (GH₵23) | GH₵21 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (GH₵13) | GH₵13 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 1,500 (GH₵2,093) | GH₵812 | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.10 (GH₵2.92) | GH₵0.47 | + 516% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 78 (GH₵108) | GH₵312 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 387 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵36,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵30,658
(R$ 21,970)
in Ponta Grossa.
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