- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Ghana
- Ponta Grossa
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ponta Grossa, Brazil compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 38% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 17 (GH₵22) | GH₵56 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 23 (GH₵30) | GH₵28 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 9 (GH₵12) | GH₵17 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.43 (GH₵3.19) | GH₵10 | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 2.87 (GH₵3.77) | GH₵11 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 8 (GH₵10) | GH₵39 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.91 (GH₵5.12) | GH₵17 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.26 (GH₵4.27) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.78 (GH₵8) | GH₵4.37 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (GH₵44) | GH₵29 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 5.03 (GH₵7) | GH₵10 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.28 (GH₵2.99) | GH₵4.95 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 64% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,371 (GH₵1,796) | GH₵11,045 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 826 (GH₵1,082) | GH₵5,252 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 338 (GH₵442) | GH₵457 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,202 (GH₵1,575) | GH₵4,531 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 560 (GH₵734) | GH₵2,083 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | GH₵227 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 87 (GH₵114) | GH₵97 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,718 (GH₵2,251) | GH₵2,183 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 363 (GH₵475) | GH₵590 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 12 (GH₵16) | GH₵38 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 12 (GH₵15) | GH₵50 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 75% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 213 (GH₵280) | GH₵165 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 155 (GH₵203) | GH₵104 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 340 (GH₵445) | GH₵270 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (GH₵293) | GH₵282 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 31% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 62,411 (GH₵81,775) | GH₵42,068 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 3.40 (GH₵4.45) | GH₵4.04 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (GH₵195) | GH₵150 | + 30% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 22 (GH₵28) | GH₵49 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 2% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (GH₵19) | GH₵20 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 50 (GH₵66) | GH₵28 | + 138% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 180 (GH₵236) | GH₵153 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 9 (GH₵11) | GH₵20 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 5.74 (GH₵8) | GH₵18 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 10 (GH₵13) | GH₵19 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.67 (GH₵7) | GH₵9 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.26 (GH₵7) | GH₵12 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (GH₵30) | GH₵26 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 164% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 54 (GH₵70) | GH₵91 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 32 (GH₵42) | GH₵56 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 75 (GH₵98) | GH₵74 | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 119 (GH₵156) | GH₵226 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 17 (GH₵23) | GH₵20 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (GH₵11) | GH₵13 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 9 (GH₵12) | GH₵8 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | R$ 3,500 (GH₵4,586) | GH₵2,070 | + 122% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 9 (GH₵12) | GH₵0.47 | + 2371% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 85 (GH₵112) | GH₵289 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (GH₵10) | GH₵8 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Ponta Grossa (Brazil) is 6% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
GH₵30,000
in Accra
you would need to make just about GH₵28,318
(R$ 21,613)
in Ponta Grossa.
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