- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Ponta Grossa
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponta Grossa, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 16 (GH₵22) | GH₵38 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 19 (GH₵27) | GH₵26 | + 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₵3.11) | GH₵11 | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (GH₵9) | GH₵16 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.83 (GH₵3.92) | GH₵10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7 (GH₵9) | GH₵32 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.56 (GH₵4.93) | GH₵13 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.00 (GH₵4.15) | GH₵8 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.70 (GH₵5.12) | GH₵5.41 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 28 (GH₵39) | GH₵23 | + 67% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 4.80 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.38 (GH₵3.29) | GH₵4.54 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,329 (GH₵1,838) | GH₵12,000 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 775 (GH₵1,072) | GH₵4,858 | - 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₵1,844) | GH₵2,089 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 600 (GH₵830) | GH₵1,403 | - 41% | |
| 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₵120) | GH₵108 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,567 (GH₵2,167) | GH₵2,180 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 317 (GH₵438) | GH₵632 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 9 (GH₵13) | GH₵35 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 7 (GH₵10) | GH₵39 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 84% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 193 (GH₵266) | GH₵172 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 167 (GH₵231) | GH₵103 | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 338 (GH₵467) | GH₵280 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 233 (GH₵323) | GH₵302 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 57,531 (GH₵79,575) | GH₵53,700 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.32 (GH₵4.60) | GH₵3.88 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (GH₵206) | GH₵150 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | GH₵47 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (GH₵20) | GH₵20 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 25 (GH₵35) | GH₵31 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 173 (GH₵240) | GH₵163 | + 47% | |
| 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 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.88 (GH₵8) | GH₵9 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.00 (GH₵4.15) | GH₵12 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 20 (GH₵28) | GH₵25 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 38% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 30 (GH₵41) | GH₵90 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 28 (GH₵38) | GH₵54 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 75 (GH₵104) | GH₵76 | + 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 118 (GH₵163) | GH₵236 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 16 (GH₵23) | GH₵21 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (GH₵12) | GH₵13 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (GH₵10) | GH₵7 | + 30% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | R$ 3,500 (GH₵4,841) | GH₵2,394 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.10 (GH₵2.90) | GH₵0.47 | + 511% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 78 (GH₵107) | GH₵312 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | GH₵8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 266 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵35,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵28,832
(R$ 20,845)
in Ponta Grossa.
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